E. C. Hayes Exceptional School serves 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend E. C. Hayes Exceptional School?
73 students attend E. C. Hayes Exceptional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of E. C. Hayes Exceptional School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. C. Hayes Exceptional School?
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. C. Hayes Exceptional School offer ?
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is E. C. Hayes Exceptional School part of?
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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