Enrollment
375
Elementary
DISTRICT 328 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370087003526
Hayesville Primary School
698 Anderson St, Hayesville, NC 28904 · (828) 389-3763 · Clay County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL375 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
372 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 72 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 94 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 108 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 101 | 27% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Clay County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hayesville Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesville Primary School this school | 375 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Baton Elementary Granite Falls | 357 | 99.2% | 60.9% |
| King Elementary School King | 383 | 99.0% | 39.0% |
| Oakboro Choice STEM Oakboro | 353 | 99.2% | 79.1% |
| Blue Ridge Elementary Warrensville | 348 | 97.7% | 58.7% |
| Rosman Elementary Rosman | 344 | 99.1% | 63.9% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hayesville Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 375 | #981 of 1,485 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #748 of 1,377 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.2% | #1,312 of 1,379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.2% | #503 of 1,414 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
375
+42 (+13%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 375 | 25 | 15.0:1 | 99% (372) |
| 2023-24 | 387 | 24.2 | 16.0:1 | 69% (268) |
| 2022-23 | 377 | 24.1 | 15.7:1 | 63% (239) |
| 2020-21 | 333 | 20 | 16.6:1 | 53% (177) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hayesville Primary School.
About Hayesville Primary School
Families in Hayesville, North Carolina, are served by Hayesville Primary School, a low-enrollment elementary school. Total enrollment is 375 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 2.
Clay County Schools has 4 schools; together they serve 1,322 students.
Roughly 85% of students at Hayesville Primary School are White. Other students are 10% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. By comparison, Clay County residents are about 93% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 27%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hayesville Primary School is 15.0:1, based on 25 full-time-equivalent teachers. It is about the same as the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina. Hayesville Primary School counts 99% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Clay County average a similar 99%.
In the wider Clay County area, the median household earns about $56,971 a year, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Across Clay County, 4 public schools serve about 1,322 students.
Hayesville Elementary is the nearest public school to Hayesville Primary School, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Hayesville Primary School, there are 3 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 375, compared with 333 in 2020-21. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 15.0:1, from 16.6:1.
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Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,610
Census ACS
Median income
$56,971
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clay County Schools
- Hayesville HighHigh · 366 students
- Hayesville MiddleMiddle · 301 students
- Hayesville ElementaryElementary · 280 students
Other schools in Hayesville
- Hayesville HighHigh · 366 students
- Hayesville MiddleMiddle · 301 students
- Hayesville ElementaryElementary · 280 students
Nearby schools
- Hayesville Elementary0.1 mi · 280
- Hayesville High0.2 mi · 366
- Hayesville Middle0.3 mi · 301
- Peachtree Elementary8.3 mi · 166
- Towns County Elementary School8.9 mi · 490
- Towns County Middle School8.9 mi · 197
Frequently asked questions
About Hayesville Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hayesville Primary School?
Hayesville Primary School enrolls approximately 375 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Hayesville Primary School serve?
Hayesville Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayesville Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hayesville Primary School is approximately 15.0:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hayesville Primary School?
At Hayesville Primary School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Hayesville Primary School in?
Hayesville Primary School is part of Clay County Schools.
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