Eldridge Elementary

301 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Eldridge Elementary is a public school located in Hayward, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Hayward Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, Eldridge Elementary acts as a community hub for families in the surrounding neighborhood. The school places a high value on home-school communication and collaborative partnerships, encouraging parental involvement to strengthen the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a range of school-wide initiatives, Eldridge strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential and become a contributing member of their community.

301

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eldridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	194
Black	15
Asian	60
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
194 (64.5 %)
Asian
60 (19.9 %)
Black
15 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (5.0 %)
Two or More
14 (4.7 %)
White
3 (1.0 %)

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)723-3825
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 36

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eldridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eldridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	53.5%
Male	140	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)