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Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 960 17th Street, Richmond, CA 94801-2400

(510) 231-1418

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1/10
#5689
Rank 5689 out of 5,722
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5707 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5612 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5529 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary sits in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood, a community with deep roots and a tight-knit character that's seen significant investment and change in recent years. Families here are resilient and community-minded, and the school reflects that spirit — though academically, Chavez faces real challenges, with test scores among the lowest in the state across English, math, and science. For families in this part of Richmond, understanding those numbers matters, and it may be worth exploring what additional supports — tutoring, enrichment programs, or community resources — are available to supplement the school day.

Student Demographics

218 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
202 (93%)
White
4 (2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (2%)
Other
8 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners147 (67%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged212 (97%)
Students with Disabilities41 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

408
Enrollment
19.8
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
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 Programs7/10 · #2072 · 66th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found