Cesar Chavez Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/chavez

659 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary School, located at 2600 E. Pecan in Madera, California, serves as a central hub for academic development within the Madera Unified School District. As a public elementary institution, it is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school is named in honor of the iconic labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, a reflection of the community's commitment to the values of service, hard work, and social justice.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates various programs designed to engage students and foster a sense of community. By emphasizing the partnership between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in Madera allows it to play a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a site for community engagement and local educational initiatives aimed at student success.

659

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	607
Black	5
Asian	26
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
607 (92.1%)
Asian
26 (3.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.1%)
White
6 (0.9%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)664-9701
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/chavez
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 105

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	97
Grade 6	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	45.5%
Male	359	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)