- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260013900789Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary ranks #11 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Cesar Chavez Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260013900789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 260013900789 · Detroit, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
465 enr · 15.5:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez High School (730 students)
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
730 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle School
615 students
- Cesar Chavez A
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
484 students
- This school
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
465 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary compares
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 3.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cesar Chavez Academy reports $12,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
97.1% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary ranks #11 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Cesar Chavez Academy?
Besides Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary, Cesar Chavez Academy also operates Cesar Chavez High School (730 students), Cesar Chavez Middle School (615 students), and Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate (484 students). See the Cesar Chavez Academy district page for the complete list.