Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar Chavez Elementary serves the southwest part of Pharr, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Motto
Opportunities for All
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2686 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked #2686 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
403 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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