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#9410 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified · Richmond, CA
A West Contra Costa Unified elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
960 17th St., Richmond, CA 94801
- Math 9% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar E. Chavez Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$75,786
Median home value
$593,500
Median rent
$1,608/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M. Downer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Peres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Contra Costa Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #50 of 52
- District spending per student
- $19,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is listed in West Contra Costa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #9,410 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
What grades does Cesar E. Chavez Elementary serve?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar E. Chavez Elementary rank in CA?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary ranks #9,410 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 E. Chavez Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary a charter school?
No, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar E. Chavez Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cesar E. Chavez Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar E. Chavez Elementary?
80.4% of students at Cesar E. 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1418
- Area population (ZIP 94801)
- 33,564
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 94801; 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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