Hayes Elementary

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hayes Elementary, located at 615 Mississippi Street NE in Fridley, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the Fridley Public School District. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its young students.

The school is known for its commitment to equity and community engagement, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Fridley area. By providing a structured and inclusive curriculum, Hayes Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond, often partnering with families and the local community to create a holistic educational experience that nurtures both the intellectual and personal well-being of every child.

432

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	80
Black	142
Asian	29
Two or More	44
American Indian	7

Black
142 (32.9%)
White
130 (30.1%)
Hispanic
80 (18.5%)
Two or More
44 (10.2%)
Asian
29 (6.7%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)

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:	Fridley Public School District
Phone:	(763)502-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 88