Colonial Acres Elementary vs Grant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Acres Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Grant Elementary
San Lorenzo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
| Measure | Colonial Acres Elementary Hayward, California | Grant Elementary San Lorenzo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5339 of 5,693 | #4046 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48957 of 50,301 | #43075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Hayward | San Lorenzo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 11.7).
- •Grant Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 86%).
- •Grant Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.9).
- •Colonial Acres Elementary is the larger school with 458 students compared with 322.
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 Colonial Acres Elementary better than Grant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 11.7 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 Colonial Acres Elementary and Grant Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hayward and San Lorenzo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Acres Elementary: 458. Grant Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Acres Elementary and Grant Elementary rank in California?
Colonial Acres Elementary is 5339th of 5,693 and Grant Elementary is 4046th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).