Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar Chavez Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Davis, CA, covering approximately 129.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Lane Elementary School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School, Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
510 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Elementary School located?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is located in the Central Davis neighborhood of Davis, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Central Davis.
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