Cesar Chavez K-8 School

www.pps.net/schools/chavez

453 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez K-8 School, located in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland, is part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. As a K-8 institution, the school provides a continuous educational environment that spans from kindergarten through middle school, aiming to build strong long-term relationships between students, families, and staff. The school is named in honor of the civil rights activist and labor leader, reflecting an institutional commitment to community service, social justice, and cultural inclusivity.

The school is known for its diverse student population and its focus on fostering a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment. Like many schools in the PPS district, Cesar Chavez emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By serving students across nine grade levels, the school prioritizes a stable academic community that helps prepare students for the transition to high school, while often engaging the surrounding North Portland neighborhood through various school-community partnerships.

453

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	287
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
287 (63.6%)
White
72 (16.0%)
Black
49 (10.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.5%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5666
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/chavez
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
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 44

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	64
Grade 8	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	51.9%
Male	216	47.7%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)