Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School

4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
23%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School?
508 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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