Cesar Chavez Elementary School

5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
486 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cesar Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School, Sonoma Elementary School, Hillrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
486 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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