- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fridley, MN
Hayes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271242000612
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Fridley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271242000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Hayes Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 271242000612 · Fridley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fridley Senior High (796 students)
Hayes Elementary shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hayes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fridley Senior
Fridley Senior High
796 students
- Fridley Middle
Fridley Middle
694 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
459 students
- This school
Hayes Elementary
432 students
- Voluntary Prek 138
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
138 students
- Fridley Moore 121
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr
121 students
What this shows Hayes Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayes Elementary compares
Hayes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$17,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.9%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Hayes Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fridley Public School District reports $17,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fridley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voluntary Prekindergarten School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayes Elementary
How many students attend Hayes Elementary?
Hayes Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fridley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Hayes Elementary?
65.4% of students at Hayes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Elementary is African American at 32.9% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Elementary?
Hayes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fridley Public School District?
Besides Hayes Elementary, Fridley Public School District also operates Fridley Senior High (796 students), Fridley Middle (694 students), and Stevenson Elementary (459 students). See the Fridley Public School District district page for the complete list.