Enrollment
377
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, IA
Hayes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190858000470
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayes Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayes Elementary School
Hayes Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 34% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 56.9% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davenport's public schools, it stands alongside Truman Elementary School (434 students): Hayes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Hayes Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayes Elementary School compares
Hayes Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Hayes Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Hayes Elementary School.
$13,411
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hayes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Davenport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Truman Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Fillmore Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Children's Village West
Standard public school
296 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
281 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hayes Elementary School
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayes Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Hayes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayes Elementary School rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is Hayes Elementary School a good school?
Hayes Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Hayes Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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