- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623007572
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Learning Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #134 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Learning Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Learning Center ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Learning Center held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 481623007572 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 13.2:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Cesar Chavez Learning Center held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 541
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
541 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Learning Center reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Learning Center compares
Cesar Chavez Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Cesar Chavez Learning Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Learning Center
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Learning Center is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Learning Center?
93.0% of students at Cesar Chavez Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Learning Center is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Learning Center?
Cesar Chavez Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Learning Center rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Learning Center ranks #134 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Cesar Chavez Learning Center, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.