PublicGrades K-5
Walter Hays Elementary School
1525 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3353(650) 322-5956
Total Students305
Student/Teacher20.51:1
Math Prof.79.23%
Reading Prof.76%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountySanta Clara
School DistrictPalo Alto Unified School District
Principal / AdminIris Wong(650) 322-5956
Founded1980
Free/Reduced Lunch17.05% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White23.3%
Hispanic19.7%
Black2%
Asian43%
Pacific Islander1.6%
Two Or More10.5%
Gender Distribution
51.1%
48.9%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 144
Grade 245
Grade 346
Grade 446
Grade 541
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
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Walter Hays Elementary School
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservedJul 3
First Day of SchoolAug 13
Minimum Day - Early ReleaseSep 4
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Staff Development Day - Student HolidayOct 2
First Day of Full-Day KindergartenOct 19
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23
End of First Semester Minimum DayDec 18
Winter RecessDec 21
New Year HolidayJan 1
Students Return After Winter BreakJan 5
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan 18
District HolidaysFeb 11
Washington’s Birthday ObservedFeb 15
Local District HolidayMar 15
Staff Development Day - Student HolidayMar 16
Spring BreakApr 5
Local District HolidayApr 30
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Last Day of School Minimum DayJun 3
Key Dates & Holidays
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