Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School serves 465 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
94%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School?
465 students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School located?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is located in the Springwells neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Springwells.
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