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Ruus Elementary

Hayward Unified · Alameda County · 28027 Dickens Avenue, Hayward, CA 94540-5639

(510) 723-3885

2/10
#5048
Rank 5048 out of 5,722
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4678 · 18th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5122 · 11th percentile
Science1/10 · #5106 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ruus Elementary sits in Hayward's working-class residential neighborhoods, where families tend to put down deep roots and stay connected to the community for the long haul. Academically, the school faces real challenges — scores in English, math, and science all fall in the lower range statewide — so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to look at additional enrichment options outside of school. That said, Hayward itself has a lot going for it: easy freeway access, proximity to the East Bay's parks and trails, and a tight-knit, culturally diverse community that gives kids a genuinely rich sense of the world around them.

Student Demographics

184 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
121 (66%)
Asian
20 (11%)
Filipino
17 (9%)
Pacific Islander
11 (6%)
White
5 (3%)
Multiple Races
5 (3%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners92 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged158 (86%)
Students with Disabilities35 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

361
Enrollment
16.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.5
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 · #2226 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found