Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cesar E Chavez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
73%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
16%
60%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cesar E Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swegle Elementary School, Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary School?
588 students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar E Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cesar E Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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