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Cesar Chavez Elementary School

5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001

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Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 517 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Pre-K	157
Kind	102
1	127
2	131

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Total Students

517 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School
2023	508
2022	486
2021	497
2020	509
2019	509
2018	600
2017	600
2016	613
2015	607
2014	583
2013	563
2012	564
2011	574
2010	630
2009	588
2008	623
2007	604
2006	678
2005	705
2004	571
2003	523

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School
2023	38
2022	36
2021	36
2020	37
2019	37
2018	38
2017	38
2016	40
2015	38
2014	35
2013	36
2012	37
2011	34
2010	44
2009	45
2008	44
2007	46
2006	46
2005	45
2004	40
2003	37

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Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Hand in Hand, Yes We Can!

School Rankings

The of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NM)

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	13:1	14:1	15:1
2022	14:1	14:1	16:1
2021	14:1	14:1	16:1
2020	14:1	15:1	17:1
2019	14:1	15:1	17:1
2018	16:1	16:1	17:1
2017	16:1	15:1	17:1
2016	15:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	17:1	15:1	16:1
2013	16:1	15:1	16:1
2012	15:1	15:1	16:1
2011	17:1	15:1	16:1
2010	14:1	15:1	16:1
2009	13:1	14:1	15:1
2008	14:1	14:1	16:1
2007	13:1	15:1	15:1
2006	15:1	14:1	15:1
2005	16:1	15:1	15:1
2004	14:1	15:1	15:1
2003	14:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

12%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2022)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2022	1%	12%	1%
2021	1%	12%	1%
2020	1%	12%	1%
2019	1%	12%	1%
2016	1%	10%
2015	2%	10%	3%
2014	1%	10%	1%
2013	1%	11%	1%
2012	1%	11%	2%
2009	1%	13%	2%
2008	1%	11%	2%
2006	1%	14%	1%
2005	1%	12%	2%
2004	1%	14%	2%
2003	1%	15%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

91%

62%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	91%	62%	78%
2022	88%	62%	78%
2021	90%	62%	77%
2020	84%	60%	76%
2019	84%	60%	76%
2018	86%	60%	76%
2017	86%	60%	76%
2016	86%	61%	77%
2015	85%	61%	71%
2014	85%	61%	75%
2013	88%	60%	75%
2012	86%	59%	74%
2011	86%	58%	73%
2010	86%	58%	72%
2009	87%	55%	71%
2008	85%	56%	71%
2007	82%	55%	70%
2006	82%	53%	71%
2005	79%	53%	69%
2004	79%	51%	68%
2003	78%	50%	68%

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Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2022)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2022	1%	2%	2%
2020	1%	2%	2%
2019	1%	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%	3%
2017	1%	2%	3%
2016	1%	2%	3%
2015	2%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	3%
2013	1%	2%	3%
2012	1%	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%	3%
2010	1%	2%	3%
2009	2%	3%	2%
2008	2%	3%	2%
2007	2%	3%	2%
2006	2%	2%	2%
2005	1%	2%	2%
2004	1%	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%	2%
2002	1%	2%	2%
2001	2%	2%	2%

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White

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	7%	21%	17%
2022	9%	21%	18%
2021	9%	21%	18%
2020	14%	23%	19%
2019	14%	23%	19%
2018	13%	22%	20%
2017	13%	22%	20%
2016	12%	24%	20%
2015	11%	24%	20%
2014	12%	25%	20%
2013	10%	25%	20%
2012	12%	26%	21%
2011	12%	25%	22%
2010	13%	25%	23%
2009	10%	28%	24%
2008	12%	29%	24%
2007	16%	30%	25%
2006	15%	30%	25%
2005	19%	32%	26%
2004	19%	32%	27%
2003	19%	32%	28%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2022	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.17

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	0.17	0.56	0.36
2022	0.22	0.56	0.37
2021	0.18	0.56	0.37
2020	0.28	0.58	0.39
2019	0.28	0.58	0.39
2018	0.25	0.58	0.39
2017	0.25	0.58	0.39
2016	0.25	0.57	0.39
2015	0.27	0.57	0.41
2014	0.28	0.56	0.39
2013	0.23	0.57	0.40
2012	0.26	0.58	0.41
2011	0.25	0.59	0.42
2010	0.26	0.59	0.43
2009	0.24	0.61	0.44
2008	0.27	0.60	0.44
2007	0.30	0.60	0.45
2006	0.31	0.62	0.44
2005	0.34	0.61	0.45
2004	0.34	0.62	0.46
2003	0.36	0.63	0.46

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

99%

74%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2023	100%	75%	85%
2022	100%	74%	81%
2021	100%	73%	82%
2020	100%	70%	71%
2019	100%	70%	71%
2018	100%	69%	70%
2017	100%	69%	70%
2016	100%	67%	62%
2015	77%	57%	56%
2014	95%	61%	58%
2013	98%	62%	59%
2012	99%	62%	60%
2011	99%	62%	56%
2010	98%	57%	54%
2009	30%	56%	46%
2008	45%	54%	45%
2007	44%	54%	52%
2006	59%	47%	54%
2005	70%	48%	49%
2004	58%	47%	51%
2003	85%	46%	52%

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Eligible for (09-10)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2010)
Year	Cesar Chavez Elementary School	New Mexico	Las Cruces School District
2010	2%	7%	6%
2009	2%	6%	7%
2008	1%	7%	7%
2006	2%	8%	5%
2005	8%	10%	8%
2004	5%	9%	9%
2003	10%	10%	10%
2002	9%	9%	8%
2001	8%	10%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Las Cruces School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary School often compared to?

Cesar Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School, Sonoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?

517 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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 New Mexico state average of 13:1.

What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?

Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?

Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 517 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education