Summary:
Schafer Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Hayward, California, serving 642 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked 1206 out of 1560 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Schafer Park Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (79.13%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 43.06% to 82.07% Hispanic. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally lower than its neighbors and the state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were 35.49% and 23.45%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%. Additionally, Schafer Park Elementary has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.6%, significantly higher than the nearby schools and the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students (77.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While Schafer Park Elementary is part of the same school district as nearby schools like Southgate Elementary, its academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower. For example, Southgate Elementary, located just 0.51 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Schafer Park Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 3,159th out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,815th out of 5,848 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students.
Detail:
Public K-6
District:
Hayward Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
3826th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Students who attend Schafer Park Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3
Number of students: 642
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
79.1%
Asian:
9.8%
African American:
4.5%
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Two or more races:
2.6%
White:
2.0%
Pacific Islander:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%
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