- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westland, MI
Hayes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184005885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hayes Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 262184005885 · Westland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Hayes Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hayes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- This school 416
Hayes Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Hayes Elementary School reports 416 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Hayes Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Westland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayes Elementary School
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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?
44.1% of students at Hayes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Westland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Hayes Elementary School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.