Harder Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harder Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
McKinley Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
671 students
| Measure | Harder Elementary Hayward, California | McKinley Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5358 of 5,693 | #3414 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49025 of 50,301 | #39137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 671 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| city | Hayward | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 11.5).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 83.9%).
- •Harder Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.8).
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (29.1 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Hayward and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harder Elementary: 671. McKinley Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harder Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Harder Elementary is 5358th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 3414th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).