- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, CA
Schafer Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schafer Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061674002130
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schafer Park Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 24
- elementary schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Schafer Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schafer Park Elementary ranks #3 of 24 elementary schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Schafer Park Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061674002130 · Hayward, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 20.2:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Schafer Park Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Schafer Park 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 606
Schafer Park Elementary
606 students
What this shows Schafer Park Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schafer Park Elementary compares
Schafer Park 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$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
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Schafer Park Elementary is less 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 Schafer Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Schafer Park 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
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schafer Park Elementary
How many students attend Schafer Park Elementary?
Schafer Park Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schafer Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schafer Park Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schafer Park Elementary?
64.8% of students at Schafer Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schafer Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schafer Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schafer Park Elementary?
Schafer Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Schafer Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Schafer Park Elementary ranks #3 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 Schafer Park 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.