- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Hayes Bilingual School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Bilingual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960000680
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Bilingual School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #103 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Bilingual School has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Bilingual School ranks #103 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hayes Bilingual School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 550960000680 · Milwaukee, WI Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 18.6:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Hayes Bilingual School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Hayes Bilingual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 670
Hayes Bilingual School
670 students
What this shows Hayes Bilingual School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayes Bilingual School compares
Hayes Bilingual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 128% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
White 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Hayes Bilingual School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayes Bilingual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Bilingual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Standard public school
1,711 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Golda Meir School
Standard public school
1,192 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee School of Languages
Standard public school
964 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayes Bilingual School
How many students attend Hayes Bilingual School?
Hayes Bilingual School has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Bilingual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Bilingual School is 18.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayes Bilingual School?
87.8% of students at Hayes Bilingual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Bilingual School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Bilingual School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Bilingual School?
Hayes Bilingual School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Hayes Bilingual School rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Bilingual School ranks #103 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Hayes Bilingual School, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.