Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cesar Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
12%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%

Black
n/a
2%

White
8%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cesar Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School, Sonoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
517 students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cesar Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Cesar Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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