- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Ledge, MI
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Leon W Hayes Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261641008996
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Grand Ledge · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Ledge, MI.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641008996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261641008996 · Grand Ledge, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 18.8:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students)
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Ledge Hi
Grand Ledge High School
1,704 students
- Kenneth T Beag
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
835 students
- This school
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
810 students
- Willow Ridge E 542
Willow Ridge Elementary School
542 students
- Delta Center E 528
Delta Center Elementary School
528 students
- Tc Holbrook El 506
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Leon W Hayes Intermediate School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon W Hayes Intermediate School compares
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 810 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 4.9%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leon W Hayes Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon W Hayes Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
How many students attend Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has 810 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Ledge, MI. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
28.8% of students at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Leon W Hayes Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Grand Ledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Ledge, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Ledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Leon W Hayes Intermediate School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students), and Willow Ridge Elementary School (542 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.