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#4498 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
East Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Hayward Unified · Hayward, CA
A Hayward Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2424 East Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Avenue Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hayward), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,556
Median home value
$781,900
Median rent
$2,229/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Mission Valley Spectrum - MissionPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center, Inc.-mission Valley CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hayward Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #8 of 28
- District spending per student
- $19,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Avenue Elementary is listed in Hayward Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Avenue Elementary
East Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,498 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Avenue Elementary
What grades does East Avenue Elementary serve?
East Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Avenue Elementary?
East Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Avenue Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
East Avenue Elementary ranks #4,498 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is East Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Avenue Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, East Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Avenue Elementary?
71.2% of students at East Avenue Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3815
- Area population (ZIP 94541)
- 67,785
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94541; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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