Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lorin A. Eden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorin A. Eden Elementary serves the southwest part of Hayward, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorin A. Eden Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5202 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorin A. Eden Elementary School's ranking?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School is ranked #5202 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lorin A. Eden Elementary School often compared to?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southgate Elementary School, Palma Ceia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lorin A. Eden Elementary School?
386 students attend Lorin A. Eden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lorin A. Eden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorin A. Eden Elementary School?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lorin A. Eden Elementary School offer ?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lorin A. Eden Elementary School part of?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lorin A. Eden Elementary School located?
Lorin A. Eden Elementary School is located in the Glen Eden neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Glen Eden.
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