Below Average
#7406 of 9,539 schools in CA
Longwood Elementary
Elementary School · Hayward Unified
850 Longwood Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher
22.8:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,406 of 9,539
In Hayward
#26 of 36
public schools
In district
#22 of 28
Hayward Unified
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Longwood Elementary
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About Longwood Elementary
Longwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Hayward, CA, part of Hayward Unified. Longwood Elementary serves approximately 502 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Longwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,406 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Longwood Elementary show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Longwood Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Longwood Elementary runs 22.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
58% of students at Longwood Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Longwood Elementary — Students at Longwood Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Longwood Elementary Compares
See how Longwood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
850 Longwood Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Longwood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy (rated 6.6/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Dublin), which scores notably higher. Another option is Park Elementary (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOACHIM SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hayward, see our Hayward schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joachim's Elementary Hayward | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST JOACHIM SCHOOL Hayward | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Alameda County Community Hayward | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Opportunity Academy Hayward | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Royal Sunset (Continuation) Hayward | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ELMHURST LEARNING CENTER Hayward | 0.9 mi | — |
| Grace Academy Hayward | 0.9 mi | — |
| Burbank Elementary Hayward | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Park Elementary Hayward | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Hayward | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Brenkwitz High Hayward | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Lorenzo Manor Elementary Hayward | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Winton Middle Hayward | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Cherryland Elementary Hayward | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Bohannon Middle San Lorenzo | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Knowledge Enlightens You (KEY) Academy Dublin | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Eden Gardens Elementary Hayward | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Montessori Children's House of Hayward Hayward | 1.5 mi | — |
| CALIFORNIA CROSSPOINT ACADEMY Hayward | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| California Crosspoint Academy Hayward | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94541 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,556
Median Home Value
$781,900
Median Rent
$2,229/mo
Population
67,785
College Educated
30.2%
Homeownership
47.2%
Avg Commute
34.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
37.9
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| Alturas Elementary Alturas, CA | 4.9 |
| Anderson Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 4.9 |
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| Avenal Elementary Avenal, CA | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Longwood Elementary
What grades does Longwood Elementary serve?
Longwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Longwood Elementary?
Longwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longwood Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longwood Elementary rank in CA?
Longwood Elementary ranks #7,406 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Longwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Longwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longwood Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Longwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Longwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Longwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longwood Elementary?
84.1% of students at Longwood 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (510) 723-3850
Resources & Links
District
Hayward Unified- District Enrollment
- 17,631
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,775
- District Rank
- #22 of 28
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