- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamston, NC
E J Hayes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E J Hayes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370288001159
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E J Hayes Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
E J Hayes Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E J Hayes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
E J Hayes Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370288001159 · Williamston, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
E J Hayes Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E J Hayes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- This school
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- South Creek Hi
South Creek High
236 students
What this shows E J Hayes Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How E J Hayes Elementary compares
E J Hayes Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 24.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, E J Hayes Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E J Hayes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E J Hayes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about E J Hayes Elementary
How many students attend E J Hayes Elementary?
E J Hayes Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E J Hayes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E J Hayes Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E J Hayes Elementary?
98.9% of students at E J Hayes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E J Hayes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E J Hayes Elementary is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Williamston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E J Hayes Elementary?
E J Hayes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E J Hayes Elementary rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, E J Hayes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Williamston on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin County Schools?
Besides E J Hayes Elementary, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), Williamston Primary (361 students), and South Creek Elementary (337 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.