Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School 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 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chavez (Cesar) Elementary serves the eastern part of San Francisco, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#9331 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School's ranking?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School is ranked #9331 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School?
397 students attend Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School offer ?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School part of?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School located?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Mission District.
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