Enrollment
464
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grove City, OH
Hayes Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448004555
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Intermediate School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448004555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayes Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayes Intermediate School
Hayes Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 464 students.
At 17.8:1, 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 16.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 632 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grove City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Woods Elementary School (742 students): Hayes Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 22.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Hayes Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Hayes Intermediate 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Hayes Intermediate 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 South-Western City, which includes Hayes Intermediate School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Grove City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
742 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Park Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
667 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Monterey Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hayes Intermediate School
How many students attend Hayes Intermediate School?
Hayes Intermediate School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Intermediate School?
16.1% of students at Hayes Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Intermediate School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Intermediate School?
Hayes Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grove City on the city page.
Is Hayes Intermediate School a good school?
Hayes Intermediate School earns 37/100 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 South-Western City?
Besides Hayes Intermediate School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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