- Enrollment
- 2,746
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calexico, CA
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060690011897
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Elementary earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Calexico · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Calexico, CA.
School address
District: Calexico Unified · California
NCES ID 060690011897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Elementary shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 060690011897 · Calexico, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 23.9:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Calexico High (2,746 students)
Cesar Chavez Elementary shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calexico High
Calexico High
2,746 students
- This school 765
Cesar Chavez Elementary
765 students
- Enrique Camare 674
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
674 students
- Jefferson Elem 625
Jefferson Elementary
625 students
- William Moreno 618
William Moreno Junior High
618 students
- Rockwood Eleme 617
Rockwood Elementary
617 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Elementary compares
Cesar Chavez Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$20,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Cesar Chavez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Calexico Unified reports $20,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Moreno Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Calexico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 25:1 students per teacher
Rockwood Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Dool Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 23:1 students per teacher
Blanche Charles Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mains Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 22.7:1 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Elementary
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary?
Cesar Chavez Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calexico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary?
64.7% of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Calexico, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Elementary?
Cesar Chavez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Calexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Calexico, 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 Calexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Calexico Unified?
Besides Cesar Chavez Elementary, Calexico Unified also operates Calexico High (2,746 students), Enrique Camarena Jr. High (674 students), and Jefferson Elementary (625 students). See the Calexico Unified district page for the complete list.