Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Charter School
451 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary, located in the Springwells neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, is a public charter school serving a diverse student population, with a strong focus on the local Hispanic community. As part of the larger Cesar Chavez Academy network, the school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, cultural pride, and character development. The school’s environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, aiming to bridge educational gaps while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
In addition to its core academic programming, the school places a significant emphasis on building a strong community connection, often involving families in the educational process. The curriculum typically balances foundational subjects like mathematics and literacy with extracurricular opportunities that foster student engagement. By operating in the heart of Detroit, the academy serves as a central hub for families seeking a structured, community-focused educational experience that values both bilingual proficiency and high academic standards for its elementary-aged learners.
In addition to its core academic programming, the school places a significant emphasis on building a strong community connection, often involving families in the educational process. The curriculum typically balances foundational subjects like mathematics and literacy with extracurricular opportunities that foster student engagement. By operating in the heart of Detroit, the academy serves as a central hub for families seeking a structured, community-focused educational experience that values both bilingual proficiency and high academic standards for its elementary-aged learners.
451
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic | 399 |
| Black | 17 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic399 (88.5 %)
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White33 (7.3 %)
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Black17 (3.8 %)
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Two or More1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cesar Chavez Academy |
| Phone: | (313)843-9440 |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 451 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 432 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
145
Grade 1
172
Grade 2
134
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 145 |
| Grade 1 | 172 |
| Grade 2 | 134 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 225 | 49.9% |
| Male | 226 | 50.1% |
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