Enrollment
111
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Federal NCES profile for Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061674005622
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674005622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hayward, California, enrolling 111 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 111 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hayward's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cherryland Elementary (855 students): Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 23.8:1).
Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students) and Hayward High (1,580 students) alongside Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science compares
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.2%
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
$17,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 13.5%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 6.3%
White 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Unified, which includes Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science.
$17,201
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
How many students attend Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has 111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA.
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 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
63.1% of students at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
The largest demographic group at Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science ranks #9 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.
Is Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science a good school?
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hayward Unified?
Besides Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Tennyson High (1,511 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.
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