Cesar Chavez K-8 School

5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cesar Chavez K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 14%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar Chavez K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Cesar Chavez K-8 School's student population of 490 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar Chavez K-8 School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OR)
(18-19)
14%
40%
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(18-19)
24%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
58%
25%
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Black
13%
2%
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White
19%
60%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cesar Chavez K-8 School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
490 students attend Cesar Chavez K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cesar Chavez K-8 School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez K-8 School offer ?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cesar Chavez K-8 School part of?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 14%
  • : 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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