Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cesar E Chavez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Cesar E Chavez Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
78%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
13%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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What is Cesar E Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School is ranked #1070 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cesar E Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swegle Elementary School, Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary School?
489 students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cesar E Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cesar E Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar E Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.
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