Colonial Acres Elementary

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial Acres Elementary School is a public school located in Hayward, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Hayward Unified School District, the school is situated in the Meekland neighborhood and is known for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The campus focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Hayward Unified School District, Colonial Acres emphasizes community engagement and parent involvement to help bridge the gap between home and school life. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards, with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, often supplemented by various enrichment programs and support services to meet the varying needs of its students. The school strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

466

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonial Acres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	357
Black	27
Asian	40
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
357 (76.8 %)
Asian
40 (8.6 %)
Black
27 (5.8 %)
Two or More
19 (4.1 %)
White
15 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)

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:	San Lorenzo Unified
Phone:	(510)317-4500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 89

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 78