Needs Improvement
#3049 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1205 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 8% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar E Chavez Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar E 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potters House Elementary and Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| The Potters HousePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Southwest Elementary Academia BilingueEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| San Juan Diego AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #45 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar E Chavez Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; 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 Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,049 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary is 18:1. 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 MI?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary ranks #3,049 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cesar E Chavez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
95.2% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2560
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 49503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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