CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY

cesarchavez.lcps.net/o/cces

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary, located at 5250 Holman Road in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a vital educational hub within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern educational practices to prepare students for future success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Cesar Chavez Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create a partnership between home and classroom to enhance the overall educational experience. By cultivating a culture of respect, responsibility, and civic engagement, the institution aims to empower its students to become conscientious and productive members of the Las Cruces community.

508

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	462
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
462 (90.9 %)
White
35 (6.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)527-6022
Website:	http://cesarchavez.lcps.net/o/cces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 128

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	128
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	134
Grade 2	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	48.2%
Male	263	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)