Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School

4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
507 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1829 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
17%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is ranked #1829 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casa Loma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School?
507 students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School part of?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School located?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School is located in the Mountain Meadows neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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