At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
517
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Longwood Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Hayward, California. The school enrolls 517 students. It is part of the Hayward Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictHayward Unified
County6001
CityHayward
ZIP94541
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061674002120
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment517
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino78.4%
Black / African American8.9%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.1%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
78.4%
Black
8.9%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
3.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.