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#922 of 1,226 schools in OR
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Walker Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
- Math 12% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar E Chavez Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 16% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
Based on 20 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$64,581
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Swegle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Lamb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Livingstone Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 126 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #27 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar E Chavez Elementary is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; 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 Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
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 5th.
How many students attend Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar E Chavez Elementary 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 Elementary rank in OR?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary ranks #922 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Cesar E Chavez Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar E Chavez Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
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?
66.9% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (503) 399-2571
- Area population (ZIP 97305)
- 45,044
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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