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Palma Ceia Elementary

Hayward Unified · Alameda County · 27679 Melbourne Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-4723

(510) 723-3870

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4/10
#3502
Rank 3502 out of 5,722
Top 61%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3267 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4095 · 28th percentile
Science6/10 · #2701 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palma Ceia Elementary sits in the southern end of Hayward, a working-class East Bay city that tends to fly under the radar compared to its flashier neighbors like Oakland and Fremont. The school shows some bright spots in science, which can be a real draw for families with curious, hands-on learners, though math scores are an area worth keeping an eye on. Families who are rooted in the community and value a neighborhood school feel — where teachers know your kids by name — will likely feel at home here.

Student Demographics

267 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
175 (66%)
Filipino
33 (12%)
Asian
24 (9%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
African American
9 (3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (3%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners136 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged217 (81%)
Students with Disabilities55 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

484
Enrollment
23.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2333 · 61st percentile

127 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found