Harder Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harder Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harder Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Harder Elementary School?
455 students attend Harder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Harder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harder Elementary School?
Harder Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harder Elementary School offer ?
Harder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harder Elementary School part of?
Harder Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
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