CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cesar Chavez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in Norwalk, CA with about 383 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 15 teachers, Cesar Chavez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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, located in Norwalk, California, serves as a public elementary school within the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the influential labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar E. Chavez, and it strives to reflect his values by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for its diverse student body. The campus focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and community responsibility among its young learners.

The school is committed to utilizing modern educational practices to prepare students for future success, emphasizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Norwalk community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, Cesar Chavez Elementary aims to empower its students to become informed and engaged citizens. For families seeking more specific information on current programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school provides additional resources and updates through their official website.

For more information, contact Cesar Chavez Elementary at (562) 210-4490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12110 E. Walnut St.
Norwalk, CA 90650-4164
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CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norwalk, CA with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
383
Teachers:
15.5
NSLP Status:1
No
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 383 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.2%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.