- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, CA
Cesar Chavez Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985007209
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #7 of 24
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy ranks #7 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985007209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Academy grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,037 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 060985007209 · Corona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 26.9:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Cesar Chavez Academy grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,037 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 1,024
Cesar Chavez Academy
1,024 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Academy reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Academy compares
Cesar Chavez Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 17.3%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Cesar Chavez Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Corona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
Standard public school
1,018 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
970 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Home Gardens Academy
Standard public school
961 students 24:1 students per teacher
Garretson Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Temescal Valley Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Academy
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has 1,024 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), up 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Academy?
53.4% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Academy rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy ranks #7 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Cesar Chavez Academy, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.