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#9338 of 9,539 schools in CA
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Elementary School · Hayward Unified · Hayward, CA
A Hayward Unified elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1570 Ward St., Hayward, CA 94541
- Math 7% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Clement Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| St Clement Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Harder ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's House of HaywardPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #27 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
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is listed in Hayward Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is a public elementary school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified, serving approximately 109 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,338 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
What grades does Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science serve?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science rank in CA?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science ranks #9,338 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science a charter school?
No, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science a Title I school?
No, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
87.2% of students at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (510) 889-7399
- Area population (ZIP 94541)
- 67,785
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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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