Very Good
#570 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
Based on limited data
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Cesar Chavez Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 78 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 MARTIN ST, Detroit, MI 48210
- Math 98% proficient (2009)
- Reading 87% proficient (2009)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$38,900
Median home value
$60,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Harms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Salina Elementary P 3Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 396 | 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.
Cesar Chavez Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is listed in Cesar Chavez Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Cesar Chavez Academy, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
What grades does Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary serve?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary rank in MI?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary ranks #570 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary has 98% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
96.6% of students at Cesar Chavez Academy 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (313) 843-9440
- Area population (ZIP 48210)
- 26,925
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 48210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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