Cesar E Chavez Elementary

1205 GRANDVILLE AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, located in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the local community. Operating as part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, the school is deeply rooted in its namesake’s legacy of advocacy, education, and social justice. It serves a diverse student body, with a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive environment that honors the cultural heritage of its families while preparing students for academic success in a global society.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to bilingual education and dual-language programming, which helps students achieve proficiency in both English and Spanish. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary places a high priority on community engagement, often serving as a hub for family-oriented events and neighborhood initiatives. By combining rigorous instruction with a supportive, culturally responsive atmosphere, the school aims to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners and engaged citizens.

437

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	343
Black	78
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
343 (78.5%)
Black
78 (17.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
White
7 (1.6%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 67

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 67