Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306

chavez.bcsd.com

509 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, located on Mesa Marin Drive in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Bakersfield City School District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. The school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to equipping children with the fundamental skills necessary for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary focuses on creating a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. By aligning its programs with the district’s broader educational goals, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that includes both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. Through its dedicated staff and structured resources, the school works to ensure that every student has access to a safe and nurturing space to reach their full potential.

509

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	359
Black	7
Asian	34
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
359 (70.5 %)
White
99 (19.4 %)
Asian
34 (6.7 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5870
Website:	http://chavez.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	84
Grade 6	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	46%
Male	275	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)