- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Cesar Chavez Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484668003897
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy ranks #2 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Academy grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+49.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 484668003897 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 3:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Cesar Chavez Academy grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+49.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school 82
Cesar Chavez Academy
82 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Academy reports 82 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 Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 72.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 128.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Cesar Chavez Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Academy
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has 82 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% 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?
90.6% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Academy?
Cesar Chavez Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Academy ranks #2 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Cesar Chavez Academy, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.