Chavez (Cesar) Elementary

825 Shotwell St.
San Francisco, CA 94110

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary, located in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, is a public school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Named after the labor leader and civil rights activist, the school places a strong emphasis on social justice, community engagement, and bilingual education. It is widely recognized for its Dual Language Immersion program, which aims to foster biliteracy and biculturalism in students, preparing them to thrive in a diverse, globalized society.

Beyond academics, the school is known for its warm, inclusive environment that actively involves families and neighborhood partners. It offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts and physical education, designed to support the holistic development of the whole child. By blending rigorous instructional standards with a focus on cultural heritage and community service, Cesar Chavez Elementary strives to empower its students to become compassionate, critical thinkers who are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

423

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	372
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
372 (88.2 %)
Two or More
21 (5.0 %)
Black
13 (3.1 %)
White
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)695-5765
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 61

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	50.1%
Male	210	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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