Cesar E Chavez Elementary

chavez.parlierunified.org/home.aspx

452 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, located in Parlier, California, is a public school serving the Parlier Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the prominent labor leader and civil rights activist, reflecting a commitment to community values and educational empowerment. It serves a diverse student population in the Central Valley, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards, literacy, and social-emotional development.

The school's programming is designed to prepare students for academic success through a blend of traditional instruction and supplemental resources. By leveraging the tools provided by the Parlier Unified School District, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary emphasizes consistent communication with families and encourages active parent involvement. The school community works to foster a culture of inclusivity and achievement, aiming to equip its students with the necessary skills to transition effectively to middle school and beyond.

452

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	439
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
439 (97.1 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Parlier Unified
Phone:	(559)646-3595
Website:	http://chavez.parlierunified.org/home.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 63

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 66