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Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 4201 Mesa Marin Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306-5024

(661) 631-5870 · chavez.bcsd.com

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7/10
#1818
Rank 1818 out of 5,722
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1805 · 68th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1947 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #1690 · 70th percentile

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School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary sits in east Bakersfield, a part of the city with deep working-class roots and a strong sense of community pride. The school performs solidly above the majority of California elementaries, with consistent scores across English, math, and science that reflect a staff genuinely invested in student growth. Families looking for a dependable neighborhood school in a tight-knit corner of Bakersfield will find Chavez to be a grounded, community-connected option.

Student Demographics

350 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
270 (77%)
White
59 (17%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
13 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged223 (64%)
Students with Disabilities60 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

621
Enrollment
35.9
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
20.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5500 · 9th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.