Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary

Charter School 465 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary, located in the Springwells neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, is a public charter school serving a diverse student population, with a strong focus on the local Hispanic community. As part of the larger Cesar Chavez Academy network, the school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, cultural pride, and character development. The school’s environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, aiming to bridge educational gaps while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programming, the school places a significant emphasis on building a strong community connection, often involving families in the educational process. The curriculum typically balances foundational subjects like mathematics and literacy with extracurricular opportunities that foster student engagement. By operating in the heart of Detroit, the academy serves as a central hub for families seeking a structured, community-focused educational experience that values both bilingual proficiency and high academic standards for its elementary-aged learners.
465
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic438
Black9
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    438 (94.2%)
  • White
    15 (3.2%)
  • Black
    9 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cesar Chavez Academy
Phone: (313)843-9440
Website: http://www.chavezvernor.com/
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 432
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 149
Grade 1 158
Grade 2 158

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten149
Grade 1158
Grade 2158
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21145.4%
Male25454.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)