Ruus Elementary
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades K-6
4,777th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Ruus Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruus Elementary 4,777th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2015 to 16th in 2025.
Ruus Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 181 students tested
Ruus Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 387 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.1% | 63.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 20.7% | 21.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 4.0% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Elementary schools near Ruus Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Palma Ceia ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.6 mi away3,418th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 29% - 2Tyrrell ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.7 mi away4,971st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 18% - 3Eldridge ElementaryHayward Unified · 0.9 mi away4,515th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 1Glassbrook ElementaryHayward Unified · 1 mi away5,613th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 6% - 4Schafer Park ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.3 mi away3,557th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 7Southgate ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.4 mi away1,966th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 5Lorin A. Eden ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.5 mi away3,226th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 7Hayward Collegiate CharterAlameda County Office of Education · 1.5 mi away · charter1,781st of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruus Elementary in?
Ruus Elementary is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Ruus Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruus Elementary 4,777th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ruus Elementary?
Hispanic 64%, Asian 22%, Pacific Islander 5%, Two or more races 4% (387 students, 2023–24).
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.