Colonial Acres Elementary vs Hesperian Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Hesperian Elementary
San Lorenzo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Colonial Acres Elementary Hayward, California | Hesperian Elementary San Lorenzo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5339 of 5,693 | #4927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48957 of 50,301 | #47485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| city | Hayward | San Lorenzo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesperian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 11.7).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 86%).
- •Hesperian Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 22.9).
- •Hesperian Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 458.
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 Hesperian Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hesperian Elementary ranks higher (15.3 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 Hesperian Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hayward and San Lorenzo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Acres Elementary: 458. Hesperian Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Acres Elementary and Hesperian Elementary rank in California?
Colonial Acres Elementary is 5339th of 5,693 and Hesperian Elementary is 4927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).