Harder Elementary vs Hayward Collegiate Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harder Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Hayward · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
231 students
| Measure | Harder Elementary Hayward, California | Hayward Collegiate Charter Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5358 of 5,693 | #2627 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49025 of 50,301 | #32676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 671 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Hayward | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayward Collegiate Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 11.5).
- •Hayward Collegiate Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 80.3%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 28.9).
- •Harder Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 231.
- •Harder Elementary is a public school while Hayward Collegiate Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harder Elementary better than Hayward Collegiate Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Hayward Collegiate Charter ranks higher (38.9 vs 11.5 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 Harder Elementary and Hayward Collegiate Charter?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Hayward and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harder Elementary: 671. Hayward Collegiate Charter: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harder Elementary and Hayward Collegiate Charter rank in California?
Harder Elementary is 5358th of 5,693 and Hayward Collegiate Charter is 2627th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).