Enrollment
453
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411004000884
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez K-8 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #36 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez K-8 School ranks #36 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cesar Chavez K-8 School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Cesar Chavez K-8 School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Cesar Chavez K-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 22.1:1).
Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students) and Franklin High School (1,807 students) alongside Cesar Chavez K-8 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 K-8 School compares
Cesar Chavez K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$18,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 16.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Cesar Chavez K-8 School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Sd 1j, which includes Cesar Chavez K-8 School.
$18,429
Per student
+2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez K-8 School
How many students attend Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez K-8 School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 K-8 School?
64.6% of students at Cesar Chavez K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez K-8 School?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar Chavez K-8 School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez K-8 School ranks #36 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
Is Cesar Chavez K-8 School a good school?
Cesar Chavez K-8 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Cesar Chavez K-8 School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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