Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1755 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Hispanic
88%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked #1755 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
336 students attend Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Academias La Paz School District.
In what neighborhood is Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School located?
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School is located in the Eastern Hazel Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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