CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chavez Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 481 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 20 teachers, Chavez Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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, located in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is named in honor of the civil rights leader and labor activist, reflecting a commitment to community empowerment and academic excellence. The school provides a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that every student has access to a comprehensive curriculum. Chavez Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community engagement, frequently collaborating with local families to enrich the educational experience. Through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, arts integration, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Chavez Elementary at (619) 362-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.