HAYES K8

Hayes K8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 792 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Hayes K8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hayes K-8 School, located in the East Lake community of Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Birmingham City Schools district. As a K-8 facility, the school provides a continuous learning environment that guides students from their early elementary years through the critical transition into adolescence during middle school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at academic growth and personal development for students in the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, Hayes K-8 acts as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school leverages its resources to prepare students for the rigors of high school, utilizing a structured approach to literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a cohesive environment that spans nine grade levels, Hayes K-8 seeks to build strong relationships between faculty, students, and families to ensure long-term student success and school pride.

For more information, contact Hayes K8 at (205) 231-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.