CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chavez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 390 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Chavez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 E. Chavez Elementary School is a public school located in the downtown area of Long Beach, California, and is part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). Serving students in the heart of the city, the school is named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and labor leader, reflecting a commitment to community values, social responsibility, and academic growth. The campus provides a foundational educational environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local student population.

As a member of the LBUSD, Chavez Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of California’s most respected school districts. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student achievement in core subjects while promoting character development. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs are encouraged to visit the official Long Beach Unified School District website for the most up-to-date information regarding campus events and policies.

For more information, contact Chavez Elementary at (562) 590-0904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

730 W. Third St.
Long Beach, CA 90802-2745
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CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Long Beach, CA with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Long Beach Unified
Total Students:
390
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 390 students

Hispanic/Latino
67.4%
Black or African American
19.0%
Two or more races
4.6%
White
4.1%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.