E J Hayes Elementary

w.martin.k12.nc.us

273 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

E. J. Hayes Elementary School, located in Williamston, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Martin County School District. Committed to the academic and social development of its students, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares children for future success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community, E. J. Hayes focuses on developing well-rounded students equipped with the essential skills needed for their academic journey.

The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum designed to challenge and engage young learners. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates resources to encourage personal growth and character development. By leveraging its position within the Martin County district, E. J. Hayes works to maintain rigorous standards while ensuring that all students have access to the instructional tools and community support necessary to thrive in a modern educational landscape.

273

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E J Hayes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	19
Black	159
Asian	7
Two or More	18

Black
159 (58.2 %)
White
70 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (7.0 %)
Two or More
18 (6.6 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)

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:	Martin County Schools
Phone:	(252)792-3678
Website:	http://w.martin.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
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

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 94