Hayfield Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hayfield Elementary School is a suburban public school in Alexandria, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 600 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

600 Students

42 Teachers

7633 Telegraph Rd

Alexandria, VA 22315 View local requests

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Hayfield Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Galeas

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Hayfield Elementary School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hayfield Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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