Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
8%
4%

Hispanic
24%
13%

Black
12%
9%

White
47%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
588 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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