Harder Elementary
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades K-6
5,452nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Harder Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harder Elementary 5,452nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Harder Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 363 students tested
Harder Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 666 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.4% | 73.1% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.3% | 10.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 6.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Harder Elementary
Typical home value $832K in zip 94544 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harder Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Hayward Collegiate CharterAlameda County Office of Education · 0.6 mi away · charter1,781st of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 1Glassbrook ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.8 mi away5,613th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 6% - 2Tyrrell ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.9 mi away4,971st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 18% - 4Schafer Park ElementaryHayward Unified · 1 mi away3,557th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 3Eldridge ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.2 mi away4,515th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 2Park ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.2 mi away5,022nd of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 7Southgate ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.4 mi away1,966th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 2Ruus ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.6 mi away4,777th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harder Elementary in?
Harder Elementary is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Harder Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harder Elementary 5,452nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harder Elementary?
Hispanic 73%, Asian 10%, Black 7%, Two or more races 5% (666 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harder Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94544 is $832K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.