School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School, located in Davis, California, is a public school within the Davis Joint Unified School District that serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is named in honor of the civil rights leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez, reflecting a commitment to the values of social justice, community service, and academic excellence. The campus is known for its diverse student population and its focus on fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own learning and in the broader community.

Academically, Cesar Chavez Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities in the arts and physical education. The school places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional learning, often utilizing its namesake's legacy to teach students about responsibility, empathy, and advocacy. Supported by an active parent-teacher association and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a collaborative educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.
499
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White210
Hispanic178
Black7
Asian39
Two or More62
American Indian1
  • White
    210 (42.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    178 (35.8 %)
  • Two or More
    62 (12.5 %)
  • Asian
    39 (7.8 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Davis Joint Unified
Phone: (530)757-5490
Website: http://cesarchavez.djusd.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten74
Grade 174
Grade 270
Grade 360
Grade 467
Grade 577
Grade 677
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24549.1%
Male25250.5%
Not Specified20.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)