Cesar Chavez Language Academy

2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

ccla-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com

Charter School 773 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Language Academy, located in Santa Rosa, California, is a specialized K-6 public school within the Santa Rosa City Schools district. The academy is best known for its robust Dual Language Immersion program, which focuses on developing bilingualism and bi-literacy in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning with a rigorous academic curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for a globalized society while honoring the cultural heritage of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core language mission, the school fosters a supportive community environment centered on the values of academic excellence and social responsibility. It emphasizes collaborative learning and equitable access to resources, ensuring that students from various linguistic backgrounds can thrive. As part of the larger Santa Rosa City Schools system, Cesar Chavez Language Academy provides a unique educational pathway for families seeking an environment where language proficiency is treated as both a fundamental skill and a cultural asset.

773

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	696
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
696 (90.3%)
White
49 (6.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.4%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Rosa Elementary
Phone:	(707)890-3890
Website:	http://ccla-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	124

* 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 118

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 152