Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
84%
56%

Black
4%
5%

White
3%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School?
424 students attend Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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