Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School serves 420 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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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 420 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. 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
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
8%
Black
2%
18%
White
7%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
420 students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary School is part of Cesar Chavez Academy School District.
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