Hayes Primary serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Primary's student population of 462 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hayes Primary is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
68%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hayes Primary often compared to?
Hayes Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Tioga School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hayes Primary?
462 students attend Hayes Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hayes Primary students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Primary?
Hayes Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayes Primary offer ?
Hayes Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hayes Primary part of?
Hayes Primary is part of Whitesboro Independent School District.
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