- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennesaw, GA
Hayes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130129000240
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Hayes Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130129000240 · Kennesaw, GA Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 12.7:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Hayes Elementary School held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hayes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 802
Hayes Elementary School
802 students
What this shows Hayes Elementary School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayes Elementary School compares
Hayes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.5%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Hayes Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Chalker Elementary School
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679 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kennesaw Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Lewis Elementary School
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Devereux Ackerman Academy
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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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayes Elementary School
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 School?
39.7% of students at Hayes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Elementary School is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hayes Elementary School rank among schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kennesaw, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Hayes Elementary School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.