Enrollment
449
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitesboro, TX
Hayes Pri
Federal NCES profile for Hayes Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484563009615
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayes Pri earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Whitesboro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayes Pri has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX.
School address
District: Whitesboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484563009615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayes Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayes Pri
Hayes Pri is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Whitesboro, Texas, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Whitesboro Isd spends $10,068 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students) and Whitesboro Int (473 students) alongside Hayes Pri.
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 Pri compares
Hayes Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Hayes Pri is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitesboro Isd, which includes Hayes Pri.
$10,068
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 31.4%
Federal 16.2%
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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayes Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayes Pri
How many students attend Hayes Pri?
Hayes Pri has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Pri is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayes Pri?
58.3% of students at Hayes Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayes Pri?
The largest demographic group at Hayes Pri is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayes Pri?
Hayes Pri 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 Pri rank among public schools in Whitesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayes Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitesboro on the city page.
Is Hayes Pri a good school?
Hayes Pri earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas 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 Whitesboro Isd?
Besides Hayes Pri, Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students), Whitesboro Int (473 students), and Whitesboro Middle (372 students). See the Whitesboro Isd district page for the complete list.
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