HAYES PRI

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Hayes Primary School is a public educational institution located at 117 4th St in Whitesboro, Texas. Serving as a foundational part of the Whitesboro Independent School District, the school focuses on the early educational development of young learners. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, providing a structured environment designed to foster basic academic skills, social development, and a positive introduction to the public school system.

As a community-centered school, Hayes Primary plays a vital role in the Whitesboro area by preparing children for the transition to elementary and intermediate schooling. The campus reflects the district’s commitment to early childhood literacy, numeracy, and character building. By maintaining a focus on foundational education within a small-town setting, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can establish the necessary building blocks for their future academic success.

463

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAYES PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	87
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
340 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
87 (18.8 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WHITESBORO ISD
Phone:	(903)564-4281
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 131