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Walter Hays Elementary

1525 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 418 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Walter Hays Elementary

1525 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 418 of 7047 in California

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About Walter Hays Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
295
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 28.47%
Asian 36.61%
Hispanic 18.98%
Black 2.37%
Two+ Races 11.19%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.47%
Asian
36.61%
Hispanic
18.98%
Black
2.37%
Two+ Races
11.19%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 295
43.73%
129 Female
56.27%
166 Male

Student Population

295 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Walter Hays Elementary Contact Information

Address

1525 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301

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Phone

(650) 322-5956

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Website

pausd.org

TOP 418 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Walter Hays Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Walter Hays Elementary recently held a fun family STEM and literacy night with student-led science projects, and creative writing displays. During a lively assembly, the school also honored students for making progress in their studies and being good citizens.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Walter Hays Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has activities and childcare available after school.

Q2. Does Walter Hays Elementary have a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)?

Ans. An active PTA does help with school events, raising money, and getting involved in the community.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. The school offers counseling, special education services, and programs for learning English as a second language (ELD).

Q4. How does Walter Hays Elementary use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Students can use digital devices and tech tools to help them learn.

Q5. Do schools want parents to be involved in school events?

Ans. Families can volunteer, join committees, and go to school-wide events, yes.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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