Hayes Elementary School

500 South Mississippi Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hayes Elementary School serves 414 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hayes Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
31%
43%
Two or more races
32%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
414 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hayes Elementary School students are Two or more races, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Ada School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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