Chavez Elementary

www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is a public school located in the downtown area of Long Beach, California, and is part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). Serving students in the heart of the city, the school is named in honor of the renowned civil rights activist and labor leader, reflecting a commitment to community values, social responsibility, and academic growth. The campus provides a foundational educational environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local student population.

As a member of the LBUSD, Chavez Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of California’s most respected school districts. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student achievement in core subjects while promoting character development. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs are encouraged to visit the official Long Beach Unified School District website for the most up-to-date information regarding campus events and policies.

312

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	229
Black	45
Asian	8
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
229 (73.4%)
Black
45 (14.4%)
White
15 (4.8%)
Two or More
14 (4.5%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)590-0904
Website:	http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 77

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chavez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chavez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	52.6%
Male	148	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)