- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082001826
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E Chavez Elementary ranks #7 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Cesar E Chavez Elementary shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 411082001826 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 15:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Cesar E Chavez Elementary shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cesar E Chavez Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 464
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
464 students
What this shows Cesar E Chavez Elementary reports 464 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.8%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Cesar E Chavez Elementary is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E Chavez Elementary
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 E Chavez Elementary?
69.1% of students at Cesar E Chavez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
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 77.5% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 E Chavez Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E Chavez Elementary ranks #7 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Cesar E Chavez Elementary, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.