- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, OH
Hayes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441905376
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hayes Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390441905376 · Lakewood, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 18.3:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Hayes Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hayes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- Garfield Middl 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- Harding Middle 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Emerson Elemen 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- This school 292
Hayes Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Hayes Elementary School reports 292 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 80.5%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Hayes Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
255 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin School of Opportunity Online
Standard public school
36 students 6:1 students per teacher
Taft Center for Innovation
Standard public school
34 students
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayes Elementary School
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayes Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Hayes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood City?
Besides Hayes Elementary School, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Harding Middle School (446 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.