- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, KY
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210186001957
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #7 of 11
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks #7 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186001957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210186001957 · Lexington, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,125 enr · 15.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
1,125 students
What this shows Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School reports 1,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School compares
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,125
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 15.5%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leestown Middle School
Standard public school
1,084 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Winburn Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Southern Middle School
Standard public school
759 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station Middle School
Standard public school
744 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
How many students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has 1,125 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,070 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
31.9% of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks #7 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.