Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

435 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, located in the heart of Richmond, California, serves as a vital educational pillar within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school emphasizes a commitment to social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence. The campus is designed to be an inclusive environment that fosters the growth of a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable opportunities for all learners regardless of their background.

Academically, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while often integrating programs that support English Language Learners and holistic student development. Beyond the classroom, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary strives to be a community hub, often partnering with local organizations to provide resources and support systems for families. By promoting the values of leadership, service, and perseverance associated with its namesake, the school works to prepare its students to become informed, active, and compassionate members of their community.

435

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	394
Black	12
Asian	7
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
394 (90.6 %)
Black
12 (2.8 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
White
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1418
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 71

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	203	46.7%
Male	232	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)