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#5383 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Alum Rock Union Elementary
2000 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,383 of 9,539
In San Jose
#130 of 223
public schools
In district
#7 of 22
Alum Rock Union Elementary
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Alum Rock Union Elementary. Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
36% of students at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center — Students at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center Compares
See how Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2000 Kammerer Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Adelante Dual Language Academy II (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, McKinley Elementary (rated 5.5/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Empower Academy San Jose | 0.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Renaissance at Mathson San Jose | 0.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) San Jose | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| San Antonio Elementary San Jose | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy Redwood City | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy II San Jose | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Rocketship Los Suenos Academy Redwood City | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep Redwood City | 0.6 mi | 3.6 |
| A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| KIPP Heartwood Academy San Jose | 0.8 mi | 9.5 |
| Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy San Jose | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Sylvia Cassell Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| CRISTO REY SAN JOSE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL San Jose | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| O. S. Hubbard Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| McKinley Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Renaissance Academy San Jose | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Santee Elementary San Jose | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Foothill High San Jose | 1.4 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,428
Median Home Value
$842,700
Median Rent
$2,049/mo
Population
48,816
College Educated
21.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
What grades does Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center serve?
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center?
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center rank in CA?
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center ranks #5,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center?
92.0% of students at Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (408) 928-7300
Resources & Links
District
Alum Rock Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 7,367
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,244
- District Rank
- #7 of 22
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