Needs Improvement
#7852 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cesar Chavez EL
Elementary School · Little Elm ISD · Little Elm, TX
A Little Elm ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 HART RD, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cesar Chavez EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cesar Chavez EL 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average557/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Elm), 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
$126,341
Median home value
$386,300
Median rent
$2,161/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| D H Brent ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Hackberry ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Creekwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.9 mi | 19 | 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.
Little Elm ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cesar Chavez EL is listed in LITTLE ELM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cesar Chavez EL
Cesar Chavez EL is a public elementary school in Little Elm, TX, part of Little Elm ISD, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,852 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cesar Chavez EL
What grades does Cesar Chavez EL serve?
Cesar Chavez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez EL?
Cesar Chavez EL has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cesar Chavez EL rank in TX?
Cesar Chavez EL ranks #7,852 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cesar Chavez EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cesar Chavez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Chavez EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cesar Chavez EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cesar Chavez EL a charter school?
No, Cesar Chavez EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cesar Chavez EL a Title I school?
No, Cesar Chavez EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cesar Chavez EL?
58.2% of students at Cesar Chavez EL 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (972) 947-9452
- Area population (ZIP 75068)
- 70,562
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75068; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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