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Harder Elementary
Elementary School · Hayward Unified · Hayward, CA
A Hayward Unified elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
585 Willow Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
- Math 11% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harder Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 73Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Collegiate CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Faith Ringgold School of Arts and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Bayside Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Bayside Seventh-day Adventist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Hayward Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Harder Elementary is listed in Hayward Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harder Elementary
Harder Elementary is a public elementary school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified, serving approximately 666 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #9,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harder Elementary
What grades does Harder Elementary serve?
Harder Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Harder Elementary?
Harder Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harder Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harder Elementary rank in CA?
Harder Elementary ranks #9,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harder Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harder Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Harder Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harder Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harder Elementary a charter school?
No, Harder Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harder Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harder Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harder Elementary?
82.4% of students at Harder 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
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3840
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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