Ruus Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hayward, California 94540 · Hayward Unified
#4650 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#46243 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruus Elementary
Ruus Elementary is a public elementary located in Hayward, in the Hayward Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4650th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
There are 36 schools in Hayward; Ruus Elementary ranks 22nd of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruus Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruus Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palma Ceia Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students · 1.1 km away
Leadership Public Schools - Hayward
Hayward · Charter high · Grades 9–12
573 students · 1.2 km away
Tyrrell Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
597 students · 1.3 km away
Cesar Chavez Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students · 1.4 km away
Mt. Eden High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students · 1.4 km away
Eldridge Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
281 students · 1.4 km away
Glassbrook Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students · 1.7 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Hayward · Public middle · Grades 7–8
669 students · 1.7 km away
Tennyson High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,511 students · 1.8 km away
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–8
111 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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361 students
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361 students
D. D. Johnston Elementary
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361 students
Lake View Elementary
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Main Avenue Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruus Elementary a good school?
Ruus Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4650 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruus Elementary rank in California?
Ruus Elementary ranks #4650 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #46243 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruus Elementary?
Ruus Elementary had 361 students in 2025.
Is Ruus Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ruus Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruus Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruus Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.