East Avenue Elementary

426 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in the Hayward Unified School District in Hayward, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school environment typically focuses on fostering community engagement and supporting the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that children from various backgrounds have the resources necessary to succeed in a collaborative learning setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, East Avenue Elementary is dedicated to maintaining a safe and inclusive campus that encourages parent and community involvement. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and support services, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while promoting lifelong learning habits. Its location in the heart of Hayward allows it to play a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for local families to connect and participate in their children’s educational journey.

426

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	208
Black	66
Asian	56
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	16

Hispanic
208 (48.8 %)
Black
66 (15.5 %)
Asian
56 (13.1 %)
White
46 (10.8 %)
Two or More
34 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hayward Unified
Phone:	(510)723-3815
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 57