Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palma Ceia 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palma Ceia Elementary serves the south part of Hayward, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 1.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palma Ceia Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palma Ceia 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 Palma Ceia Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5605 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)46.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Palma Ceia Elementary School's ranking?
Palma Ceia Elementary School is ranked #5605 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Palma Ceia Elementary School often compared to?
Palma Ceia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eden Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Palma Ceia Elementary School?
484 students attend Palma Ceia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Palma Ceia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palma Ceia Elementary School?
Palma Ceia Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palma Ceia Elementary School offer ?
Palma Ceia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palma Ceia Elementary School part of?
Palma Ceia Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Palma Ceia Elementary School located?
Palma Ceia 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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