Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cesar Chavez Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Language Academy's student population of 811 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 186% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Language Academy is 0.19, which is less 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
#8294 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Language Academy's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is ranked #8294 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Language Academy often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Creek Elementary School, Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
811 students attend Cesar Chavez Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cesar Chavez Language Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Language Academy offer ?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cesar Chavez Language Academy part of?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is part of Santa Rosa Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Language Academy located?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is located in the Southwest Santa Rosa neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Southwest Santa Rosa.
School Reviews
5 8/6/2019
There is a positive energy at this school. Every one is friendly. Went in to ask for information to enroll my children at this school and had a great experience with there office staff.
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