- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayward, CA
Cesar Chavez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061674002118
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Middle shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 061674002118 · Hayward, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Eden High (1,865 students)
Cesar Chavez Middle shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Eden High
Mt. Eden High
1,865 students
- Hayward High
Hayward High
1,580 students
- Tennyson High
Tennyson High
1,511 students
- Cherryland Ele
Cherryland Elementary
855 students
- Burbank Elemen
Burbank Elementary
800 students
- This school 453
Cesar Chavez Middle
453 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Middle reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Middle compares
Cesar Chavez Middle 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$19,658
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
Asian 16.1%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Cesar Chavez Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hayward Unified reports $19,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Hayward
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
669 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Winton Middle
Standard public school
582 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Middle
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Middle
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Middle?
Cesar Chavez Middle has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayward, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Middle is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Middle?
62.7% of students at Cesar Chavez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Middle?
Cesar Chavez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hayward on the city page.
What other schools are in Hayward Unified?
Besides Cesar Chavez Middle, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Tennyson High (1,511 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.