- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Colonial Acres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Acres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063471005847
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Acres Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #17 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Acres Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Acres Elementary ranks #17 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471005847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Colonial Acres Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063471005847 · Hayward, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 24.1:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
Colonial Acres Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colonial Acres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- San Lorenzo Hi
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- Hesperian Elem 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- This school 458
Colonial Acres Elementary
458 students
What this shows Colonial Acres Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Acres Elementary compares
Colonial Acres Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
Asian 10.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Colonial Acres Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Acres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Acres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Hayward
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cherryland Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 25:1 students per teacher
Harder Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 24:1 students per teacher
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy
Standard public school
645 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Schafer Park Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Stonebrae Elementary
Standard public school
605 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Acres Elementary
How many students attend Colonial Acres Elementary?
Colonial Acres Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Acres Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Acres Elementary?
70.4% of students at Colonial Acres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Acres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Acres Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Acres Elementary?
Colonial Acres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonial Acres Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Acres Elementary ranks #17 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Colonial Acres Elementary, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.