- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Cesar E Chavez School
Federal NCES profile for Cesar E Chavez School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004853
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar E Chavez School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar E Chavez School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E Chavez School ranks #20 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Cesar E Chavez School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 363192004853 · Yonkers, NY Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 18.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Cesar E Chavez School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cesar E Chavez School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school
Cesar E Chavez School
574 students
What this shows Cesar E Chavez School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar E Chavez School compares
Cesar E Chavez School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 12.0%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Cesar E Chavez School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar E Chavez School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar E Chavez School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar E Chavez School
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez School?
Cesar E Chavez School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez School is 18.5:1, which is 57% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar E Chavez School?
81.9% of students at Cesar E Chavez School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar E Chavez School?
The largest demographic group at Cesar E Chavez School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar E Chavez School?
Cesar E Chavez School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cesar E Chavez School rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar E Chavez School ranks #20 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Cesar E Chavez School, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.