Cherryland Elementary

855 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cherryland Elementary School, located at 585 Willow Ave. in Hayward, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hayward Unified School District. The school is situated in a diverse, urban community and is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades. Its mission typically emphasizes building strong literacy and mathematical foundations while fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to grow both socially and emotionally.

Like many schools in the Hayward area, Cherryland Elementary focuses on addressing the unique needs of its student population through a variety of instructional programs and community engagement efforts. The school often utilizes its campus as a hub for local families, working to bridge the gap between home and school life through extracurricular activities, parent involvement, and partnerships with local organizations. By prioritizing equitable access to education and resource-rich learning environments, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

855

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherryland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	712
Black	33
Asian	49
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
712 (83.3%)
Asian
49 (5.7%)
Black
33 (3.9%)
Two or More
25 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.6%)
White
14 (1.6%)

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)723-3810
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 143

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 118