Leon W Hayes Intermediate School

810 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is a large-scale comprehensive public campus located in GRAND LEDGE, MI. Administered by Grand Ledge Public Schools, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 810 enrolled students across grades 05 through 06.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 45.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 25.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 197 students qualified for free lunch and 13 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 12620 NIXON RD in GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School serves families zoned within the Grand Ledge Public Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

810

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	103
Black	28
Asian	40
Two or More	80

White
559 (69.0%)
Hispanic
103 (12.7%)
Two or More
80 (9.9%)
Asian
40 (4.9%)
Black
28 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Ledge Public Schools
Phone:	(517)925-5740
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 5 394

Grade 6 416