CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER

CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 247 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cesar Chavez Academy (CCA) Denver, located in the Berkeley neighborhood at 3752 Tennyson Street, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a mission rooted in the values of its namesake, Cesar Chavez, emphasizing academic excellence, community service, and the development of strong character. It offers a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an inclusive culture that focuses on both rigorous core academics and social-emotional growth.

As a part of the Denver public charter landscape, the academy is known for its commitment to small-school intimacy and personalized attention. The curriculum is typically balanced with a focus on preparing students for high school success through critical thinking and skill-building. By integrating cultural pride and civic responsibility into the educational experience, Cesar Chavez Academy seeks to empower its students to become active, informed participants in their communities, providing a supportive pathway for families seeking a mission-driven alternative to traditional district schools.

For more information, contact CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER at (303) 455-0848 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3752 TENNYSON STREET
DENVER, CO 80212-1914
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CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER is a public Title I Charter school in DENVER, CO with about 247 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Total Students:
247
Teachers:
14.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 247 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY DENVER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.1%
White
6.1%
Black or African American
2.4%
Two or more races
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.