- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Palma Ceia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palma Ceia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061674002126
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palma Ceia Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #14 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palma Ceia Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palma Ceia Elementary ranks #14 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Palma Ceia Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061674002126 · Hayward, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 24.2:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Palma Ceia Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palma Ceia 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 484
Palma Ceia Elementary
484 students
What this shows Palma Ceia Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palma Ceia Elementary compares
Palma Ceia 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.0%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 69.0%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Palma Ceia Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayward Unified reports $19,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palma Ceia 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palma Ceia 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
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palma Ceia Elementary
How many students attend Palma Ceia Elementary?
Palma Ceia Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palma Ceia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palma Ceia Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% 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 Palma Ceia Elementary?
66.0% of students at Palma Ceia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palma Ceia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palma Ceia Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palma Ceia Elementary?
Palma Ceia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Palma Ceia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Palma Ceia Elementary ranks #14 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 Palma Ceia 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.