Enrollment
292
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayes Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayes Elementary School
Hayes Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lakewood, Ohio, enrolling 292 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lakewood City spends $19,106 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lakewood's public schools, it stands alongside Grant Elementary School (323 students): Hayes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 17:1).
Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students) and Garfield Middle School (457 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood City, which includes Hayes Elementary School.
$19,106
Per student
+30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 24.1%
Federal 8.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hayes Elementary School a good school?
Hayes Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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