- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Harder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061674002115
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harder Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #23 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harder Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harder Elementary ranks #23 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Harder Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061674002115 · Hayward, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 24:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Harder Elementary held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Harder Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High
1,865 students
- Hayward High
Hayward High
1,580 students
- Tennyson High
Tennyson High
1,511 students
- Cherryland Ele
Cherryland Elementary
855 students
- Burbank Elemen
Burbank Elementary
800 students
- This school 671
Harder Elementary
671 students
What this shows Harder Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harder Elementary compares
Harder 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 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$19,658
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
Asian 11.8%
African American 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Harder Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hayward Unified reports $19,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harder Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harder Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
Tyrrell Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harder Elementary
How many students attend Harder Elementary?
Harder Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harder Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harder Elementary?
66.4% of students at Harder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harder Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harder Elementary?
Harder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harder Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Harder Elementary ranks #23 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 Hayward Unified?
Besides Harder Elementary, 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.