Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cesar E. Chavez Elementary serves the eastern part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 51.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1729 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is ranked #1729 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casa Loma Elementary School, Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School?
621 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% 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 E. Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School located?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is located in the Mountain Meadows neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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