- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayesville, NC
Hayesville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayesville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370087003526
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayesville Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hayesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayesville Primary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hayesville, NC.
School address
District: Clay County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370087003526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hayesville Primary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370087003526 · Hayesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayesville High (366 students)
Hayesville Primary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hayesville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hayesville Primary School
375 students
- Hayesville Hig
Hayesville High
366 students
- Hayesville Mid
Hayesville Middle
301 students
- Hayesville Ele
Hayesville Elementary
280 students
What this shows Hayesville Primary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayesville Primary School compares
Hayesville Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Hayesville Primary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Clay County Schools reports $14,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayesville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayesville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayesville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayesville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayesville Primary School
How many students attend Hayesville Primary School?
Hayesville Primary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayesville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayesville Primary School is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower 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 Hayesville Primary School?
58.9% of students at Hayesville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayesville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayesville Primary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Hayesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayesville Primary School?
Hayesville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayesville Primary School rank among public schools in Hayesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayesville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hayesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clay County Schools?
Besides Hayesville Primary School, Clay County Schools also operates Hayesville High (366 students), Hayesville Middle (301 students), and Hayesville Elementary (280 students). See the Clay County Schools district page for the complete list.