Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cesar Chavez Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar Chavez Primary serves the northern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Primary's student population of 447 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Primary is 0.31, 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
#6602 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Primary's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Primary is ranked #6602 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cesar Chavez Primary often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Manuel Jara Elementary School, Lone Star Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Primary?
447 students attend Cesar Chavez Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Cesar Chavez Primary students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Primary?
Cesar Chavez Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Primary offer ?
Cesar Chavez Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cesar Chavez Primary part of?
Cesar Chavez Primary is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar Chavez Primary located?
Cesar Chavez Primary is located in the Diamond Hill neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Diamond Hill.
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