Jack Hayes Elementary School

3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jack Hayes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jack Hayes Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Jack Hayes Elementary School will prepare all students for academic success.

School Rankings

Jack Hayes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack Hayes Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#884 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
30%
42%
15%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Jack Hayes Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jack Hayes Elementary School?
565 students attend Jack Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jack Hayes Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jack Hayes Elementary School?
Jack Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jack Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Jack Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jack Hayes Elementary School part of?
Jack Hayes Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Jack Hayes Elementary School located?
Jack Hayes Elementary School is located in the Town and Country neighborhood of Monroe, LA.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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