Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

6139 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

763 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, located at 6139 Loveland St. in Bell Gardens, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Montebello Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its diverse student population, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and student development to prepare children for success in higher grades.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary functions as a key educational anchor for the city of Bell Gardens. By aligning with the broader goals of the Montebello Unified School District, the school works to integrate resources, technology, and teaching strategies designed to address the specific needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide programs by visiting the official Montebello Unified School District website.

763

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	757
Two or More	1

Hispanic
757 (99.2 %)
White
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(323)773-1804
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	571
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 111

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 159