Overview
Harder Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Hayward, California. The school enrolls 671 students. It is part of the Hayward Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictHayward Unified
County6001
CityHayward
ZIP94541
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061674002115
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment671
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino75.6%
Black / African American13.0%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.0%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)