Glassbrook Elementary vs Harder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glassbrook Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
Harder Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
| Measure | Glassbrook Elementary Hayward, California | Harder Elementary Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5465 of 5,693 | #5358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49426 of 50,301 | #49025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 455 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 13% |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 10.1).
- •Glassbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 13%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 82.6%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
- •Harder Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 455.
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 Glassbrook Elementary better than Harder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harder Elementary ranks higher (11.5 vs 10.1 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 Glassbrook Elementary and Harder Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glassbrook Elementary: 455. Harder Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glassbrook Elementary and Harder Elementary rank in California?
Glassbrook Elementary is 5465th of 5,693 and Harder Elementary is 5358th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).