- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxnard, 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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062922004507
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 E. Chavez Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #23 of 32
- elementary schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks #23 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 062922004507 · Oxnard, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 18.4:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 37.8 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
- R.J. Frank Aca
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
1,027 students
- Juan Lagunas S
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
895 students
- Driffill Eleme
Driffill Elementary
891 students
- Kamala Element
Kamala Elementary
842 students
- Curren Element
Curren Elementary
817 students
- This school
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
754 students
What this shows Cesar E. Chavez Elementary reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E. Chavez Elementary compares
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$19,370
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
White 1.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxnard reports $19,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxnard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
Standard public school
895 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Driffill Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Kamala Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Del Sol
Standard public school
839 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Curren Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lemonwood Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18.4:1 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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has 754 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 E. Chavez Elementary?
89.0% 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 98.5% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks #23 of 32 elementary schools in Oxnard, 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 Oxnard on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxnard?
Besides Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, Oxnard also operates R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students), Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students), and Driffill Elementary (891 students). See the Oxnard district page for the complete list.