CESAR CHAVEZ LEARNING CENTER

www.dallasisd.org/chavez

541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Learning Center, located in the historic East Dallas area, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Dallas Independent School District. Named in honor of the renowned labor leader and civil rights activist, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, community involvement, and the values of integrity and service that Chavez embodied. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment that caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in later grade levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhood. By leveraging its strategic location in the 75204 zip code, the center fosters strong partnerships with local families and community organizations to enrich the student experience. Through a blend of rigorous instruction and culturally responsive programs, Cesar Chavez Learning Center strives to empower its young learners to become informed, active citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving global landscape.

541

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CESAR CHAVEZ LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	218
Black	284
Asian	7
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Black
284 (52.5%)
Hispanic
218 (40.3%)
Two or More
15 (2.8%)
White
13 (2.4%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-1000
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/chavez
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 76