Enrollment
810
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leon W Hayes Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Grand Ledge, Michigan, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 810 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students) and Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students) alongside Leon W 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 Leon W Hayes Intermediate School compares
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Ledge Public Schools, which includes Leon W Hayes Intermediate School.
$13,018
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~810 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leon W Hayes Intermediate School a good school?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan 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 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.
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