Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tyrrell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyrrell Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tyrrell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyrrell Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7648 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyrrell Elementary School's ranking?
Tyrrell Elementary School is ranked #7648 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tyrrell Elementary School?
606 students attend Tyrrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tyrrell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyrrell Elementary School?
Tyrrell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tyrrell Elementary School offer ?
Tyrrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tyrrell Elementary School part of?
Tyrrell Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Tyrrell Elementary School located?
Tyrrell Elementary School is located in the Harder Tennyson neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Harder Tennyson.
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