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#3813 of 4,742 schools in NY

Cesar E Chavez School

Elementary School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY

A Yonkers City School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

20 CEDAR PL, Yonkers, NY 10705

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$28,185
Chronic Absenteeism68.6%

Students at Cesar E Chavez School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cesar E Chavez School 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yonkers), 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

$68,616

Median home value

$445,600

Median rent

$1,602/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Eugenio Maria De Hostos Microsociety SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–80.3 mi575Compare →
Thomas Cornell AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–60.3 mi262Compare →
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–80.4 mi844Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Yonkers City School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#34 of 40
District spending per student
$28,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cesar E Chavez School is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cesar E Chavez School

Cesar E Chavez School is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 561 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,813 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cesar E Chavez School

What grades does Cesar E Chavez School serve?

Cesar E Chavez School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cesar E Chavez School?

Cesar E Chavez School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez School is 18.1:1. 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 School rank in NY?

Cesar E Chavez School ranks #3,813 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Cesar E Chavez School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cesar E Chavez School 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 E Chavez School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar E Chavez School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cesar E Chavez School a charter school?

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

Is Cesar E Chavez School a Title I school?

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

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

77.4% of students at Cesar E Chavez School 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 – 8th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westchester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.6%
Area population (ZIP 10705)
40,390
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
38.6
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 10705; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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