Harder Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
585 Willow Ave., Hayward, CA 94541 · (510) 723-3840 · Part of Hayward Unified School District
Hayward’s School Grade C+ better than 40% of California school districts
Students
671
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Harder Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 47.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Hayward kids: 6 middle schools
On the path
Where Hayward kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6Harder ElementaryYou are here
7–86 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗585 Willow Ave., Hayward
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten106
Grade 198
Grade 298
Grade 399
Grade 484
Grade 5101
Grade 685
Enrollment over time
455’20
517’21
675’22
666’23
671’24
Up 47.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%Asian 12%Black 7%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4%Two or more races 3%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Harder Elementary from Hayward families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.