Hayes Elementary School

500 South Mississippi Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hayes Elementary School serves 435 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hayes Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
435 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hayes Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Ada School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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