Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School
Tel:
(313) 843-9440
- Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 78%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%) for the 2009-10 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≥95% | 78% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | 85-89% | 82% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 4% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cesar Chavez Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is Way Academy Vernor Site (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bennett Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Bennett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
0.1 miles
2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585 0.1 PK-5 466 - Detroit Way Academy Vernor Site Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 238 students
0.2 miles
8701 West Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082 0.2 7-12 238 - Detroit Harms Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 391 students
0.3 miles
2400 Central St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492 0.3 PK-5 391 - Detroit Cesar Chavez Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 587 students
0.7 miles
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006 0.7 6-8 587 - Detroit Clemente Roberto Academy Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.7 miles
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489 0.7 PK-5 643
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