- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060195006050
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #32 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks #32 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Alisal Union · California
NCES ID 060195006050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060195006050 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 23.3:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Monte Bella Elementary (812 students)
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monte Bella El
Monte Bella Elementary
812 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
711 students
- Jesse G. Sanch
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
646 students
- Frank Paul Ele
Frank Paul Elementary
638 students
- This school
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
628 students
- Alisal Communi
Alisal Community
591 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez Elementary compares
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$17,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 98.9%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alisal Union reports $17,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Bella Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Paul Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alisal Community | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar E. Chavez Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
87.9% of students at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 E. Chavez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks #32 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Alisal Union?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, Alisal Union also operates Monte Bella Elementary (812 students), Fremont Elementary (711 students), and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary (646 students). See the Alisal Union district page for the complete list.