Chavez Elementary

Summary:

Chavez Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 398 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked 604 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Chavez Elementary faces significant challenges, including a dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 17.2% in 2017-2018 to 48.9% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school consistently performs below the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 23.71% and 18.59% of students, respectively, meeting proficiency standards in 2023-2024. The school struggles to support certain student subgroups, particularly English Language Learners and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools in these categories. However, Chavez performs relatively better for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 30-40% of California elementary schools.

Comparing Chavez Elementary to nearby schools within the San Diego Unified School District, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary and Balboa Elementary, reveals that these schools generally perform better academically, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, these nearby schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.4% to 51.9%, indicating a broader challenge in the district. Interestingly, the public charter school Integrity Charter, located about 1 mile from Chavez Elementary, outperforms Chavez in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates, despite serving a similar demographic of students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1404 South 40th St.
       San Diego, CA  92113-4037


(619) 362-3200

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4936th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,864 Help


Students who attend Chavez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Knox Middle
High:    Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
African American:
3.3%
Asian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Chavez Elementary ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 105th among 117 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.92. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), African American (3.3%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chavez Elementary is 21.5, which is the 49th best among 117 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chavez Elementary is $7,864. 82 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chavez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chavez Elementary 4936th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Chavez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chavez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.23 4330th 4809 10.0%
2005 20.08 3959th 4822 17.9%
2006 17.30 4185th 4818 13.1%
2007 16.93 4507th 5113 11.9%
2008 16.55 4561st 5113 10.8%
2009 24.36 4114th 5193 20.8%
2010 21.79 4479th 5314 15.7%
2011 19.72 4704th 5377 12.5%
2012 19.29 4691st 5390 13.0%
2013 15.55 5014th 5530 9.3%
2015 17.67 4866th 5611 13.3%
2016 16.74 4886th 5614 13.0%
2017 12.98 5276th 5692 7.3%
2018 11.02 5383rd 5662 4.9%
2019 19.37 4860th 5789 16.0%
2022 19.96 4863rd 5883 17.3%
2023 16.93 5161st 5874 12.1%
2024 18.92 4936th 5862 15.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 2816th 3246 13.2%
2019 27.93 2629th 3275 19.7%
2022 22.28 3091st 3311 6.6%
2023 24.75 2891st 3250 11.0%
2024 17.91 3132nd 3160 0.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.12 2231st 2420 7.8%
2024 34.43 1591st 2634 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.46 4776th 5084 6.1%
2019 27.02 4097th 5173 20.8%
2022 27.58 4033rd 5264 23.4%
2023 20.83 4647th 5374 13.5%
2024 23.63 4481st 5511 18.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.16 256th 356 28.1%
2023 47.19 155th 336 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.11 4980th 5413 8.0%
2019 26.12 4143rd 5492 24.6%
2022 17.11 4983rd 5635 11.6%
2023 15.15 5130th 5617 8.7%
2024 17.49 4920th 5605 12.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.97 2236th 2585 13.5%
2022 16.86 2207th 2227 0.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.30 5256th 5431 3.2%
2019 12.33 5225th 5510 5.2%
2022 24.61 4274th 5663 24.5%
2023 20.17 4699th 5650 16.8%
2024 22.15 4516th 5636 19.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.15 4502nd 4830 6.8%
2019 27.91 3838th 4963 22.7%
2022 29.16 3770th 5084 25.8%
2023 23.95 4193rd 5098 17.8%
2024 26.89 3960th 5102 22.4%
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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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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chavez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 5 83 7 468 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1999 5 62 9 574 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2000 7 75 9 613 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 7 77 16 624 3 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 8 51 17 631 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 8 51 17 631 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 9 57 15 672 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2005 11 53 14 596 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 10 39 12 495 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 10 27 12 473 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2008 11 24 10 499 n/a n/a n/a 0 544
2009 6 28 3 560 0 4 0 0 601
2010 3 14 4 615 0 4 1 0 641
2011 5 15 0 613 0 3 1 0 637
2012 3 22 13 633 0 1 2 0 674
2013 6 19 12 525 0 1 3 0 566
2014 5 13 11 430 0 1 2 0 462
2015 7 12 12 451 0 1 6 0 489
2016 5 11 12 437 0 0 13 0 478
2017 4 13 12 451 0 0 15 0 495
2018 5 8 12 444 0 0 12 0 481
2019 4 12 11 458 0 0 11 0 496
2020 5 7 12 451 0 0 12 0 487
2021 1 10 12 437 0 0 6 0 466
2022 0 16 7 381 0 0 4 0 408
2023 0 13 6 377 0 0 2 0 398

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 Chavez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 565 22.3 25.3 94.9
1999 652 30.0 21.7 94.9
2000 705 36.0 19.6 96.2
2001 727 41.6 17.5 97.2
2002 707 45.5 15.5 45.1
2003 707 45.5 15.5 45.1
2004 753 45.5 16.5 39.8
2005 674 37.0 18.2 47.5
2006 556 35.2 15.8 95.1
2007 522 33.0 15.8 95
2008 544 30.0 18.1 94.9
2009 601 32.0 16.9 95
2010 641 32.9 19.4 95
2011 637 n/a n/a 95.1
2012 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
2013 566 31.0 18.2 99.5
2014 462 22.0 21.0 86.8
2015 489 19.0 25.7 95.9
2016 478 22.0 21.7 94.6
2017 495 22.0 22.5 95.6
2018 481 20.0 24.0 95.2
2019 496 20.0 24.8 93.8
2020 487 n/a n/a 95.9
2021 466 20.0 23.3 91.2
2022 408 20.0 20.4 91.9
2023 398 18.5 21.5 92.7

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 Chavez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 565 22.3 25.3 94.9
1999 652 30.0 21.7 94.9
2000 705 36.0 19.6 96.2
2001 727 41.6 17.5 97.2
2002 707 45.5 15.5 45.1
2003 707 45.5 15.5 45.1
2004 753 45.5 16.5 39.8
2005 674 37.0 18.2 47.5
2006 556 35.2 15.8 95.1
2007 522 33.0 15.8 95
2008 544 30.0 18.1 94.9
2009 601 32.0 16.9 95
2010 641 32.9 19.4 95
2011 637 n/a n/a 95.1
2012 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
2013 566 31.0 18.2 99.5
2014 462 22.0 21.0 86.8
2015 489 19.0 25.7 95.9
2016 478 22.0 21.7 94.6
2017 495 22.0 22.5 95.6
2018 481 20.0 24.0 95.2
2019 496 20.0 24.8 93.8
2020 487 n/a n/a 95.9
2021 466 20.0 23.3 91.2
2022 408 20.0 20.4 91.9
2023 398 18.5 21.5 92.7

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

Chavez Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%100.0%100.0%93.0%93.0%
201386.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%87.0%100.0%100.0%88.0%88.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chavez Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,864

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 4860th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5161st of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chavez Elementary)44.421.1
 23.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chavez Elementary)29.613.8
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chavez Elementary)28.831.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chavez Elementary)32.922.1
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chavez Elementary)22.424.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chavez Elementary)7.45
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Chavez Elementary)1.511.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496398
 19.8%
African American1213
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic458377
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White40
 100%
Two or More Races112
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.8%92.7%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chavez Elementary

Chavez Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.8% of California elementary schools.

Students at Chavez Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Chavez Elementary.

Students who attend Chavez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knox Middle
High : Lincoln High


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