Enrollment
356
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474001604
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #22 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks #22 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+19% vs state
What stands out at Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 356 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Cesar Chavez Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and Sheldon High School (1,462 students) alongside Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cesar Chavez Elementary School compares
Cesar Chavez Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 19% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Cesar Chavez Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cesar Chavez Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Elementary School
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Elementary School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cesar Chavez Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks #22 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eugene on the city page.
Is Cesar Chavez Elementary School a good school?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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