Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Hayward Collegiate Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 801 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Hayward · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
231 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | Hayward Collegiate Charter Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #2627 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #32676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 230 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | El Centro | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayward Collegiate Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 22.9).
- •Hayward Collegiate Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 76.5%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 28.9).
- •Hayward Collegiate Charter is the larger school with 231 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Hayward Collegiate Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks higher (38.9 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Hayward Collegiate Charter?
About 801 km in a straight line, between El Centro and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 230. Hayward Collegiate Charter: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Hayward Collegiate Charter rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and Hayward Collegiate Charter is 2627th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).