Cesar Chavez Academy

chavez.cnusd.k12.ca.us

1,024 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Academy, located at 1150 Paseo Grande in Corona, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar E. Chavez, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive academic environment. The academy focuses on providing students with a structured learning experience that emphasizes personal growth, academic achievement, and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and the workforce.

The school serves the local Corona community by offering a personalized approach to education, often catering to students who benefit from smaller class settings or alternative instructional pathways. By maintaining strong ties to the district, Cesar Chavez Academy ensures that its curriculum remains rigorous and aligned with state standards, while simultaneously fostering a sense of community pride. The school's mission is rooted in the values of social justice, service, and excellence, encouraging students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens.

1,024

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	721
Black	21
Asian	72
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
721 (70.4%)
White
177 (17.3%)
Asian
72 (7.0%)
Two or More
27 (2.6%)
Black
21 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Corona-Norco Unified
Phone:	(951)736-4640
Website:	http://chavez.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	226

* 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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 179

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	93
Grade 7	193
Grade 8	179

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	476	46.5%
Male	548	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)