- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Hayes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220120000990
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Hayes Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #19 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Hayes Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Hayes Elementary School ranks #19 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Jack Hayes Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 220120000990 · Monroe, LA Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.9:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monroe High School (2,041 students)
Jack Hayes Elementary School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jack Hayes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monroe Hi
West Monroe High School
2,041 students
- Ouachita Paris
Ouachita Parish High School
1,112 students
- West Ouachita
West Ouachita High School
968 students
- Sterlington El 800
Sterlington Elementary School
800 students
- West Ridge Mid 681
West Ridge Middle School
681 students
- This school 501
Jack Hayes Elementary School
501 students
What this shows Jack Hayes Elementary School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Hayes Elementary School compares
Jack Hayes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 88.4%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Jack Hayes Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ouachita Parish reports $13,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Hayes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Hayes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood High School
Standard public school
400 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Hayes Elementary School
How many students attend Jack Hayes Elementary School?
Jack Hayes Elementary School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Hayes Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Hayes Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Jack Hayes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Hayes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Hayes Elementary School is African American at 88.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Hayes Elementary School?
Jack Hayes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jack Hayes Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Hayes Elementary School ranks #19 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Jack Hayes Elementary School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.