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#7695 of 9,539 schools in CA

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Elementary School · Greenfield Union Elementary · Greenfield, CA

A Greenfield Union Elementary elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

250 Apple Ave., Greenfield, CA 93927

  • Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.1:1
District spending per student$17,839
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Cesar Chavez Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cesar Chavez Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,272

Median home value

$463,600

Median rent

$1,658/mo

College educated

8.6%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Chapa AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.5K–60.8 mi672Compare →
Arroyo Seco AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.6K–61.5 mi630Compare →
Oak Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–61.5 mi686Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greenfield Union Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$17,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cesar Chavez Elementary is listed in Greenfield Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cesar Chavez Elementary

Cesar Chavez Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union Elementary, serving approximately 653 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,695 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cesar Chavez Elementary

What grades does Cesar Chavez Elementary serve?

Cesar Chavez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary?

Cesar Chavez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cesar Chavez Elementary rank in CA?

Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks #7,695 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cesar Chavez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cesar Chavez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cesar Chavez Elementary a charter school?

No, Cesar Chavez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cesar Chavez Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cesar Chavez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Elementary?

67.1% of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
653
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 93927)
21,131
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
27.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93927; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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