Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Cesar Chavez Elementary is a public elementary school located in Davis, California, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 499. It is part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 231 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cesar Chavez Elementary consistently outperforms the Davis Joint Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 70.48% of Cesar Chavez Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 65.53% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 69.85% of Cesar Chavez Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 62.73% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well in Science, with 53.03% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.72% for the district and 30.7% for the state.

Cesar Chavez Elementary consistently ranks among the top California elementary schools for various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, White students, and Special Education students. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to other schools in the district. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic performance, make Cesar Chavez Elementary a standout institution within the Davis Joint Unified School District and the broader California education system.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1221 Anderson Rd.
       Davis, CA  95616-1899


(530) 757-5490

District: Davis Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
767th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.1%
Hispanic:
35.7%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Compare Details Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cesar Chavez Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), Hispanic (35.7%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Davis Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary is 22.7, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cesar Chavez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar Chavez Elementary 767th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Cesar Chavez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Davis Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis Joint Unified 231st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.73 348th 4809 92.8%
2005 85.28 715th 4822 85.2%
2006 91.34 417th 4818 91.3%
2007 91.33 446th 5113 91.3%
2008 89.05 546th 5113 89.3%
2009 85.67 726th 5193 86.0%
2010 89.09 496th 5314 90.7%
2011 85.96 685th 5377 87.3%
2012 80.03 1030th 5390 80.9%
2013 82.79 902nd 5530 83.7%
2015 92.91 454th 5611 91.9%
2016 85.38 880th 5614 84.3%
2017 82.18 1040th 5692 81.7%
2018 82.22 1019th 5662 82.0%
2019 93.13 430th 5789 92.6%
2022 94.99 369th 5883 93.7%
2023 93.82 454th 5874 92.3%
2024 88.72 767th 5862 86.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.95 60th 2420 97.5%
2024 95.10 106th 2634 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 3891st 5084 23.5%
2019 79.98 719th 5173 86.1%
2024 64.45 1529th 5511 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.55 972nd 5413 82.0%
2019 93.44 323rd 5492 94.1%
2022 93.61 403rd 5635 92.8%
2023 93.76 382nd 5617 93.2%
2024 89.84 626th 5605 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.98 1062nd 5431 80.4%
2019 90.20 568th 5510 89.7%
2022 94.37 352nd 5663 93.8%
2023 92.12 491st 5650 91.3%
2024 84.45 899th 5636 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.06 1438th 4830 70.2%
2019 89.05 336th 4963 93.2%
2022 97.30 98th 5084 98.1%
2023 91.50 299th 5098 94.1%
2024 92.54 264th 5102 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.33 630th 2737 77.0%
2019 86.71 196th 2834 93.1%
2022 88.19 168th 2726 93.8%
2023 84.50 265th 2662 90.0%
2024 71.70 755th 2647 71.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 28 54 58 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 584 31 47 40 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1990 616 18 54 48 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1991 558 23 71 52 4 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 535 22 77 55 4 n/a n/a 0 693
1993 408 17 55 99 2 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 384 23 51 141 7 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 395 27 49 163 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 395 27 49 163 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 335 17 57 134 3 n/a n/a 0 546
1998 365 15 24 181 6 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 357 13 14 197 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 380 7 24 185 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 406 8 16 189 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 370 15 23 150 2 n/a n/a 6 566
2003 370 15 23 150 2 n/a n/a 6 566
2004 374 12 21 142 5 n/a n/a 3 557
2005 374 12 29 140 5 n/a n/a 5 565
2006 367 12 35 144 5 n/a n/a 5 568
2007 359 13 35 151 7 n/a n/a 6 571
2008 361 14 41 131 7 n/a n/a 0 554
2009 380 15 43 134 7 1 11 0 591
2010 381 13 53 150 6 1 10 0 614
2011 381 14 58 150 6 1 16 0 626
2012 371 13 55 169 4 1 27 0 640
2013 372 11 47 155 6 2 35 0 628
2014 359 10 47 167 4 2 47 0 636
2015 351 9 50 180 3 2 43 0 638
2016 342 6 46 174 4 1 49 0 622
2017 336 7 42 187 2 1 53 0 628
2018 323 9 42 191 2 1 58 0 626
2019 316 9 42 190 1 1 54 0 613
2020 291 6 41 189 1 0 68 2 598
2021 262 9 42 176 1 0 58 2 550
2022 234 9 35 168 1 0 69 2 518
2023 210 7 39 178 1 0 62 2 499

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 23.5 26.1 n/a
1989 706 27.5 25.6 n/a
1990 736 29.9 24.6 n/a
1991 708 27.1 26.1 n/a
1992 693 27.5 25.2 17.5
1993 581 25.0 23.2 23.9
1994 606 22.0 27.5 22.8
1995 636 24.5 26.0 27.7
1996 636 24.5 26.0 27.7
1997 546 29.2 18.7 24.4
1998 591 30.1 19.6 32.7
1999 584 29.8 19.6 16.4
2000 599 31.2 19.2 16.7
2001 622 32.0 19.4 18.5
2002 566 28.6 19.8 12.9
2003 566 28.6 19.8 12.9
2004 557 28.8 19.3 13.2
2005 565 28.9 19.6 13.4
2006 568 28.9 19.7 14
2007 571 27.4 20.8 17.5
2008 554 29.7 18.7 9.2
2009 591 27.8 20.2 11
2010 614 30.3 20.2 11.2
2011 626 n/a n/a 14.2
2012 640 25.9 24.6 n/a
2013 628 22.0 28.4 13.1
2014 636 25.3 25.0 11.9
2015 638 26.0 24.5 12.9
2016 622 25.0 24.8 9.5
2017 628 23.8 26.3 10
2018 626 24.0 26.0 11.8
2019 613 26.2 23.3 10.3
2020 598 n/a n/a 10.2
2021 550 22.8 24.1 9.8
2022 518 21.7 23.8 8.5
2023 499 21.9 22.7 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 23.5 26.1 n/a
1989 706 27.5 25.6 n/a
1990 736 29.9 24.6 n/a
1991 708 27.1 26.1 n/a
1992 693 27.5 25.2 17.5
1993 581 25.0 23.2 23.9
1994 606 22.0 27.5 22.8
1995 636 24.5 26.0 27.7
1996 636 24.5 26.0 27.7
1997 546 29.2 18.7 24.4
1998 591 30.1 19.6 32.7
1999 584 29.8 19.6 16.4
2000 599 31.2 19.2 16.7
2001 622 32.0 19.4 18.5
2002 566 28.6 19.8 12.9
2003 566 28.6 19.8 12.9
2004 557 28.8 19.3 13.2
2005 565 28.9 19.6 13.4
2006 568 28.9 19.7 14
2007 571 27.4 20.8 17.5
2008 554 29.7 18.7 9.2
2009 591 27.8 20.2 11
2010 614 30.3 20.2 11.2
2011 626 n/a n/a 14.2
2012 640 25.9 24.6 n/a
2013 628 22.0 28.4 13.1
2014 636 25.3 25.0 11.9
2015 638 26.0 24.5 12.9
2016 622 25.0 24.8 9.5
2017 628 23.8 26.3 10
2018 626 24.0 26.0 11.8
2019 613 26.2 23.3 10.3
2020 598 n/a n/a 10.2
2021 550 22.8 24.1 9.8
2022 518 21.7 23.8 8.5
2023 499 21.9 22.7 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cesar Chavez Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201393.0%7.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201497.0%2.0%1.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201589.0%11.0%0.0%0.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%89.0%
201696.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202297.3%0.0%0.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cesar Chavez Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 430th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 454th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar Chavez Elementary)8061.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Davis Joint Unified)67.960.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)80.276.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis Joint Unified)68.665.6
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar Chavez Elementary)71.462.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Davis Joint Unified)70.465.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)70.371.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Davis Joint Unified)65.964.1
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar Chavez Elementary)77.582.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Davis Joint Unified)73.869.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)6976.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davis Joint Unified)63.257.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Cesar Chavez Elementary)61.169.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Davis Joint Unified)60.359
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cesar Chavez Elementary)82.985.5
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Davis Joint Unified)72.568.4
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)82.985.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davis Joint Unified)6864.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613499
 18.6%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian11
Asian4239
 7.1%
Hispanic190178
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White316210
 33.5%
Two or More Races5462
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%9.8%
 0.5%


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Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks 767th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cesar Chavez Elementary are 42% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Cesar Chavez Elementary.


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