Hayes Elementary School

1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

www.cobbk12.org/Hayes/

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hayes Elementary School is a public school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving students within the Cobb County School District. Situated on Kennesaw Due West Road, the school operates as part of a large, well-regarded suburban school system. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

The school community focuses on maintaining high academic standards through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. As part of the Cobb County district, Hayes Elementary benefits from extensive resources, standardized curriculum implementation, and a dedicated staff focused on preparing students for middle school success. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a collaborative culture where students feel empowered to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

802

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	153
Black	317
Asian	53
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
317 (39.5%)
White
227 (28.3%)
Hispanic
153 (19.1%)
Asian
53 (6.6%)
Two or More
50 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)594-8127
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Hayes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hayes Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	140
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hayes Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	393	49%
Male	409	51%

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