Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Schafer Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schafer Park Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
Schafer Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schafer Park Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5949 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schafer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Schafer Park Elementary School is ranked #5949 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Schafer Park Elementary School often compared to?
Schafer Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southgate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Schafer Park Elementary School?
623 students attend Schafer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Schafer Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schafer Park Elementary School?
Schafer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Schafer Park Elementary School offer ?
Schafer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Schafer Park Elementary School part of?
Schafer Park Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Schafer Park Elementary School located?
Schafer Park Elementary School is located in the Harder Tennyson neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Harder Tennyson.
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