Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Tel:
(301)853-5694
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cesar Chavez Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 305 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #659 out of 1,367 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 16% |
| Black | 32% | 34% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cesar Chavez Elementary School is College Park Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lasalle Backus Ec (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ridgecrest Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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(301)853-0820 0.4 PK-6 721 - Hyattsville Rosa L. Parks Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 690 students
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Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301)445-8090 0.6 PK-6 690 - Hyattsville Lewisdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
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Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301)445-8433 0.8 PK-5 693 - Takoma Park Carole Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
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1610 Hannon St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301)431-5660 0.9 PK-6 494 - Hyattsville Chillum Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
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1420 Chillum St
Hyattsville, MD 20782
(301)853-0825 0.9 PK-5 291
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