Hayfield Elementary School

7633 Telegraph Road

School District

Fairfax County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 08, 2022

My children attended Hayfield Elementary from K-6. A lot of the same teachers are still there working. The staff is caring and go above and beyond to help out students and parents. I would recommend Hayfield to anyone.
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2021

My daughter been in this school since 2nd grade she’s in 6 now the teachers go above and beyond to help the kids out.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2020

We moved and will never look back.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

I love the school for learning. My kids have made many friends and feel included. Unfortunately I do not feel welcome with PTA. Over the past 2 years I’ve signed up to volunteer, get someone to watch my kids, show up and have been told I’m not needed after all. Then they turn and continue their conversation. New ideas have not been welcome. I’ve witnessed new ideas presented or ways to improve events and then the person get verbally jumped for “being negative” or how the volunteers work so hard and don’t deserve to be attacked. I’ve never seen anyone attack the way things are. I have seen constructive suggestions to improve and a willingness to help, but it’s shot down. I’ve even been willing to just work and not try to offer suggestions for improvement but when I show up to work my time, I’m not needed. One year I offered to be on the board and shared my abilities but was only offered jobs that don’t fit with my abilities. I don’t look like most of them, but my English is good. I’m not welcome, but I hear all the time how they need volunteers and help. I have even heard specific parents discussed for not volunteering. I wish the PTA was more inclusive with all parents from all cultures and backgrounds. For now I am generous to my kids’ teachers to be a support. Also the new PTA website is not as easy to use and hard to sign up. The old one was nicer.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2019

Ok at best. Small school so not a lot of cliques but not all children are welcomed equally
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2018

We have had a posit experience. HES is a caring and nurturing school with and emphasis on student achievement.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2018

I’m at the school at least once a week volunteering. Most of the parent complaints I’ve witnessed are actually deflecting for their kid’s poor behavior. Class size is big, but that’s the county’s fault. I think the teachers and staff do an amazing job despite that. My kids are happy and enjoy their school. I agree with th previous poster that PTA has gone downhill, but that is because of poor leadership and it’s parent run so it’s not the school’s fault.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2018

Everytime I visit the school, I hear teachers and other yelling at the kids and leave feeling so depressed that my child is subjected to that every day. The cafeteria during lunchtime is awful since someone shouts over the intercom at the kids almost the entire time to 'be quiet.' That is one of the only times during the day that they have to socialize but they can hardly hear each other over the constant shouting intercom with frequent announcements along with the constant interjections to be quiet. Most of the teachers seem quite good and do seem to really care about their students, but I've also witnessed several teachers berating the kids to be quiet and stand still in lines after lunch is over and just hate to see that. ...not gentle reminders but really yelling. My child is an introvert and being yelled out all day just seems to deflate him. I really hate to see that. Unfortunately, I do understand that teachers may resort to shouting just to get their classes attention since their class sizes are so large. They are far too big to be effective learning environments. Maybe that is why the school ranking has gone down so much? The lower ranking appears specific to Hayfield since neighboring school's scores have remained consistent.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2018

My daughter has been going to the school for two years now. The first year the student to teacher ratio was 16 to 1, and she had excellent teacher that school year. This year her teacher is ok and the student to teacher ratio 28 to 1. I spoke to the front office about it. They said, it was the norm by the Fairfax county. I was very bother by this since the previous year was better ratio and allow more productive to happen.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2018

I’ve had kids at HES for the last 6 years. School is very respectful and sensitive to other cultures and religion. We are not in the majority in either and my kids have felt supported and loved. We love being given the option to participate in American holidays, but don’t feel excluded if my kids don’t want to. My kids are encouraged to share their culture and beliefs if they want. Everyone is included and welcomed. PTA has gone downhill this year, but that is run by parents so I don’t blame the school. Maybe it will be as good as other years next year.
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2017

I can’t say enough about how great the school is. The school spirit is strong. The kids are welcomed and love and each kid is encouraged to reach their highest individual potential and is celebrated. Lots of kids from around the world so diverse ideas, traditions, experiences are here. This was nice as my kids have been Expat kids. Love the teachers and administration. It’s a very caring school. PTA is amazing and puts on a LOT of great events for the families.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2017

Our first year was awesome and I'm looking forward to the coming school year with my daughter in 2nd and my son starting K! The PTA is large and very involved. Staff are nice, helpful, and overall wonderful!
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2017

We have had a great experience at Hayfield ES. We will be sorry to leave this Summer. We have had one child there for 3 years and another one is completing their first year. Great Principal and Vice Principal. The teachers have been amazing with the kids and excellent communication between teachers and parents. We receive newsletters from the teachers about what is going on and many updates through the month. The PTA does a lot for the school. I have enjoyed being involved with them.
Submitted by other on February 28, 2017

Love Hayfield Elementary! The principal, Ms. Lewis, has been very responsive with problems my children have had with bullies and other issues. The teachers have all been great. There is a lot of parent participation in this school, which makes it a great community. I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2017

what an amazing school. Ms. L Joseph is an amazing teacher and she took time from her personal like to tutor my son in math. She was ALWAYS available if I had questions or concerns about my sons day to day school workload. If your child is lucky enough to get her, it will be the BEST learning experience they will every have ******
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2016

The teachers are great as well as the administration. Id agree with the below poster about it being a bit cliquey but thats likely true at any school.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2016

I love the teachers and staff. My kids are quite happy. Couldn't ask for a better place. PTA does a lot of great things. However, don't expect to get to help with PTA unless you are part of the "in crowd" (you can usually find them outside the school at pick up and drop off gossiping about those that aren't there). They happily took my dues. I've asked several times to help and have been told things like "we will let you know" but several events have come and gone and no chances to help. Maybe it's because I don't look like them? Not that big of a deal. I'll just bring my family and enjoy the events. Just felt I should give a little instead of constantly take.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2016

The school is awesome. So helpful and supportive. I love how the parents are really involved and PTA does a great job. Teachers are great and you can see that they love their job.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2014

We have been thrilled with this school for both of my children. My older son had an IEP and I was impressed with how organized and attentive the staff was (he no longer has an IEP currently). The schol has a small town school feel in a big metro area. The office staff is friendly as are the administration and teachers and school spirit abounds. I'm very pleased with the education my children are receiving.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2014

Hayfield is a great school with wonderful teachers who cares and works hard to help your children, develop into great, productive and successful individuals in society.