Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
67%
21%
Black
17%
33%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cesar Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
360 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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