Cesar Chavez Elementary School

www.chavez.4j.lane.edu

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a vibrant educational community within the Eugene School District 4J. The school is distinct for its focus on dual-language immersion, offering a Spanish-English dual language program that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence among its students. By integrating language learning with a rigorous academic curriculum, the school aims to prepare students to thrive in a diverse, global society while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and equity.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, often drawing inspiration from the values of its namesake, Cesar Chavez, such as social justice, community service, and empowerment. The school actively engages families and the local community to create a holistic learning experience. With a dedication to both personal growth and community involvement, Cesar Chavez Elementary serves as a key pillar in the Eugene area, helping students develop the linguistic and social tools necessary to become engaged and empathetic citizens.

356

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	117
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (55.3%)
Hispanic
117 (32.9%)
Two or More
28 (7.9%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
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:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-5300
Website:	http://www.chavez.4j.lane.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	42.4%
Male	205	57.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)