CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY ELEMENTARY EAST

Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary East is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Cesar Chavez Academy school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 116 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 4 teachers, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary East has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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 Elementary East, located on Maxwell Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a prominent public charter school serving students in the surrounding community. Part of the broader Cesar Chavez Academy network, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a culturally responsive environment. It generally serves a diverse student body, with a specific focus on supporting English Language Learners and families within the Hispanic community, providing a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of bilingual proficiency.

The school is widely recognized for its mission to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond by promoting high expectations, character development, and rigorous instruction. By integrating community values with academic standards, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary East creates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to thrive. The institution remains a key educational pillar in Detroit, focusing on closing achievement gaps and providing families with a structured, nurturing alternative to traditional district schooling.

For more information, contact Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary East at (313) 924-0317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4130 Maxwell St
Detroit, MI 48214-1109
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CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY ELEMENTARY EAST is a public Title I Charter school in Detroit, MI with about 116 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Saginaw Valley State University
Total Students:
116
Teachers:
4.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 116 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CESAR CHAVEZ ACADEMY ELEMENTARY EAST is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.