Enrollment
773
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581013339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Language Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #29 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Language Academy ranks #29 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581013339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cesar Chavez Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Cesar Chavez Language Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 773 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 773 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #712.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle (708 students): Cesar Chavez Language Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 21.5:1).
Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students) and Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students) alongside Cesar Chavez Language Academy.
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 Language Academy compares
Cesar Chavez Language Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 90.3%
White 6.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Cesar Chavez Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Cesar Chavez Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steele Lane Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen M. Lehman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Yulupa Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~773 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Language Academy
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has 773 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Language Academy is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Language Academy?
48.4% of students at Cesar Chavez Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Language Academy?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Language Academy ranks #29 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
Is Cesar Chavez Language Academy a good school?
Cesar Chavez Language Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Santa Rosa Elementary?
Besides Cesar Chavez Language Academy, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students), and Steele Lane Elementary (447 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.
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