CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cesar Chavez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coachella Valley Unified school district, located in Coachella, CA with about 931 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Cesar Chavez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cesar Chavez Elementary School is located in Coachella, California, and operates as part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD). Situated at 49-601 Avenida de Oro, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education rooted in the district's broader commitment to academic excellence and student success. As with other institutions within the CVUSD, the school typically emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of the students in the Coachella Valley.

The school is named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, a figure whose legacy of service and advocacy is often integrated into the school’s culture. By fostering a curriculum that aligns with state standards, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for middle school and beyond. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.cvusd.us for the most current resources and administrative updates.

For more information, contact Cesar Chavez Elementary at (760) 398-2004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.