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Hayes Elementary School

Summary:

Hayes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 841 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Hayes Elementary School is part of a generally well-performing district, the school's academic performance lags behind many of its peers. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Cobb County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 43%, compared to 48.2% for Cobb County and 38.4% for the state. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 446 out of 1,244 Georgia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 663 out of 1,234 in 2018-2019. The school is currently ranked 478 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance may be its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.37% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools like Frey Elementary (21.32%) and Due West Elementary (12.26%). The school's spending per student, ranging from $9,418 to $9,817 over the past few years, is also lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Still Elementary ($12,686 per student) and Lewis Elementary ($12,180 per student).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW
       Kennesaw, GA  30152

(678) 594-8127

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
478th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Hayes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pine Mountain Middle School
High:    Kennesaw Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.9%
White:
29.1%
Hispanic:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details Hayes Elementary School ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.14. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Hayes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hayes Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.01 689th 1101 37.4%
2007 36.77 814th 1125 27.6%
2008 38.48 777th 1134 31.5%
2009 46.09 699th 1133 38.3%
2010 42.77 789th 1183 33.3%
2011 35.28 900th 1212 25.7%
2012 51.41 710th 1201 40.9%
2013 54.67 680th 1225 44.5%
2014 45.57 810th 1231 34.2%
2015 37.29 773rd 1240 37.7%
2016 52.71 532nd 1233 56.9%
2017 58.24 448th 1205 62.8%
2018 54.13 507th 1209 58.1%
2019 44.27 663rd 1234 46.3%
2021 50.72 546th 1214 55.0%
2022 60.86 446th 1244 64.1%
2023 57.97 473rd 1242 61.9%
2024 57.14 478th 1248 61.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Open Quote My two daughters attend Hayes and love it! Great teachers and staff! Very communicative. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 16, 2021

Open Quote This school is full of caring, talented teacher and everyone is represented here. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Open Quote I feel as though there is discrimination at Hayes Elementary. My daughter and I are devastated. We had high hopes for this school and it has turned out to be a heartache for my daughter and I. We are a military family that has moved around quit a bit. My husband and I have gone through great lengths to make sure that our children would start the school year in there perspective classrooms with out change. After 2 weeks we were notified that the classes were over crowed and that they were moving my daughter to a new class room. My daughter and I were devastated. I sent multiple emails to the Principal and other administrators and even went to the school explaining our situation and how the change would not be conducive for my child. All of the administrators have continued to brush me off. They have made my daughter and I feel as though they care less about her well being. My daughter is such a bright, sweet, loving girl. Unfortunately, just as I thought, she has came home from school feeling down. Telling me how she saw her old friends at the play ground and now she feels like an outcast. She feels as though she is not good enough to be in the class that she started in. If I could pull my daughter out of this school I would. No one wants there child to feel this way. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 24, 2014

Open Quote It takes an arm and a leg to get the school to help you with anything if your child is struggling. Mr.Pearce WAS great and so was Mr.Farrell. Neither of them are there anymore :O( The new principal is "ok" but she doesn't even come close to Mr.Pearce. I think she has a great personality but as far as the business side I think she needs some work. Schools complain when parents aren't involved with their kids. This school gets mad if you speak up for your child. The school is TOO diverse. We shouldn't have to send two different letters home to parents because the other half doesn't speak English. This is America and I'm tired of my children having to be put in situations because some children cant speak English. When our children are having to help these kids read ENGLISH their is a problem! Either we need a Spanish teaching person who can work with these kids one on one or you must know English before you come to school. Why is this being allowed? Our children shouldn't have to be held back. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 30, 2009

Open Quote Don't just look at the scores.

First off, they have had a new principal in place for only a couple years, but he (Mr. Pearce)has made a TREMENDOUS change for the better. It is an AWESOME school. My son went to private Kindergarten, but then we put him at this school for first grade. He kept learning and was not slowed down b/c of others in his class. The teachers are dedicating to helping all their students and use groups to help them achieve. Kudos to Mrs. Duerr and Mr. Pearce!!

Secondly, this is a very diverse school. You have kids whose primary language at home is not english and in fact some parents do not know enough english to read papers that come home. So what does the school do? They send paperwork in both english and spanish so that the parents aren't left behind either. It is also diverse in social status as well. I am glad my son can have a mix of friends. Because of some of these diversities and other challenges, school scores may not be as high as some of the others. But whether you have an A+ student or a struggling one, this school will more than make it a place for them all to achieve their very best! They also have a very friendly staff of teachers and administrators who are helpful with superb customer service! Kudos to Hayes staff and administrators!!

Lastly, the PTSA is very active, but without bombarding parents/kids with over-selling. They are good about finding ways to fundraisers tactfully! Kudos to the PTSA!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hayes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 739 38 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 793
1995 949 69 18 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
1996 949 69 18 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
1997 935 76 19 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1053
1998 964 74 25 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1101
1999 916 82 29 61 5 n/a n/a 0 1093
2000 904 84 23 75 5 n/a n/a 0 1091
2001 866 92 28 120 10 n/a n/a 0 1116
2002 810 128 30 160 7 n/a n/a 0 1135
2003 810 128 30 160 7 n/a n/a 0 1135
2004 598 107 32 186 6 n/a n/a 0 929
2005 566 138 36 207 7 n/a n/a 39 993
2006 546 210 41 230 7 n/a n/a 51 1085
2007 463 273 46 250 2 n/a n/a 55 1089
2008 413 308 47 258 4 n/a n/a 63 1093
2009 406 296 47 254 2 n/a n/a 55 1060
2010 419 344 55 266 16 2 0 0 1102
2011 387 302 54 258 11 2 41 0 1055
2012 349 304 58 267 7 2 35 0 1022
2013 341 286 51 279 6 2 33 0 998
2014 295 287 52 282 3 1 25 0 945
2015 274 319 62 265 4 1 34 0 959
2016 271 289 50 225 3 2 41 0 881
2017 251 309 46 218 2 2 34 0 862
2018 264 312 44 208 1 0 42 0 871
2019 272 338 43 200 2 0 35 0 890
2020 303 350 47 204 2 0 52 0 958
2021 247 336 55 196 2 2 53 0 891
2022 260 312 47 185 2 5 52 0 863
2023 245 319 52 166 3 1 55 0 841

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 793 44.1 18.0 15.9
1995 1049 57.7 18.2 9.6
1996 1049 57.7 18.2 9.6
1997 1053 58.0 18.2 13.9
1998 1101 58.7 18.8 15.1
1999 1093 64.8 16.9 14.6
2000 1091 67.0 16.3 16.3
2001 1116 67.7 16.5 19.4
2002 1135 70.5 16.1 23.6
2003 1135 70.5 16.1 23.6
2004 929 61.5 15.1 28.3
2005 993 65.5 15.2 33
2006 1085 67.9 16.0 42.4
2007 1089 72.8 15.0 47.4
2008 1093 79.5 13.7 51.7
2009 1060 84.4 12.6 51.1
2010 1102 81.9 13.4 52.8
2011 1055 76.4 13.8 57.6
2012 1022 75.9 13.4 58.2
2013 998 75.4 13.2 61.4
2014 945 68.5 13.7 62.4
2015 959 66.0 14.5 59.9
2016 881 65.0 13.5 59.4
2017 862 61.5 14.0 58.8
2018 871 57.5 15.1 50.9
2019 890 59.0 15.0 49.9
2020 958 61.0 15.7 45.6
2021 891 68.5 13.0 46.9
2022 863 69.5 12.4 n/a
2023 841 63.3 13.2 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 793 44.1 18.0 15.9
1995 1049 57.7 18.2 9.6
1996 1049 57.7 18.2 9.6
1997 1053 58.0 18.2 13.9
1998 1101 58.7 18.8 15.1
1999 1093 64.8 16.9 14.6
2000 1091 67.0 16.3 16.3
2001 1116 67.7 16.5 19.4
2002 1135 70.5 16.1 23.6
2003 1135 70.5 16.1 23.6
2004 929 61.5 15.1 28.3
2005 993 65.5 15.2 33
2006 1085 67.9 16.0 42.4
2007 1089 72.8 15.0 47.4
2008 1093 79.5 13.7 51.7
2009 1060 84.4 12.6 51.1
2010 1102 81.9 13.4 52.8
2011 1055 76.4 13.8 57.6
2012 1022 75.9 13.4 58.2
2013 998 75.4 13.2 61.4
2014 945 68.5 13.7 62.4
2015 959 66.0 14.5 59.9
2016 881 65.0 13.5 59.4
2017 862 61.5 14.0 58.8
2018 871 57.5 15.1 50.9
2019 890 59.0 15.0 49.9
2020 958 61.0 15.7 45.6
2021 891 68.5 13.0 46.9
2022 863 69.5 12.4 n/a
2023 841 63.3 13.2 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $748 (7.9%) $8,708 (92.1%) $9,456
2018 $457 (4.9%) $8,960 (95.1%) $9,418
2019 $592 (6.0%) $9,225 (94.0%) $9,817

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 663rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 473rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Elementary School)34.941.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hayes Elementary School)41.635
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Elementary School)38.436.4
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hayes Elementary School)44.249
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hayes Elementary School)44.645.6
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hayes Elementary School)35.141.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hayes Elementary School)43.544.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students890841
 5.5%
African American338319
 5.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian4352
 20.9%
Hispanic200166
 17%
Pacific Islander01
White272245
 9.9%
Two or More Races3555
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%51.4%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayes Elementary School

Students who attend Hayes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Mountain Middle School
High : Kennesaw Mountain High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 841 students attended Hayes Elementary School.

Students at Hayes Elementary School are 38% African American, 29% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Hayes Elementary School ranks 478th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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