Hayes Cooper Center

www.cleveland.k12.ms.us

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hayes Cooper Center for Math, Science, and Technology, located in Merigold, Mississippi, is a specialized magnet school within the Cleveland School District. Known for its rigorous academic focus, the school emphasizes a STEM-integrated curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation among its students. It serves as a regional hub for educational excellence, drawing families who prioritize a specialized approach to learning that balances foundational subjects with advanced training in mathematical and scientific concepts.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hayes Cooper is recognized for its commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The school often utilizes hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments to engage students in real-world applications of technology and science. By cultivating a culture of high expectations and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in an increasingly technical global society.

304

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayes Cooper Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	20
Black	132
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
139 (45.7%)
Black
132 (43.4%)
Hispanic
20 (6.6%)
Two or More
10 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Cleveland School District
Phone:	(662)748-2734
Website:	http://www.cleveland.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 30