Cesar Chavez Elementary

Summary:

Cesar Chavez Elementary is a public elementary school in Little Elm, Texas, serving 491 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked 449 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Cesar Chavez Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44.44% of 3rd graders were proficient in reading, compared to 49.81% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (25.25%) and Hispanic (26.27%) students, as well as a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (52.95% in 2022-2023). Cesar Chavez has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking of 3558 out of 4675 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The performance gaps between Cesar Chavez and the district/state averages have widened over time, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students. Cesar Chavez's performance lags behind the nearby schools, such as Oak Point Elementary, Hackberry Elementary, and Lakeview Elementary, which are all part of the same district but have higher academic achievement and rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2600 Hart Rd
       Little Elm, TX  75068


(972) 947-9452

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3558th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,990 Help


Students who attend Cesar Chavez Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jerry R Walker Middle
High:    Little Elm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.9%
Hispanic:
26.3%
African American:
25.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks worse than 76.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cesar Chavez Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.9%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (25.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary is 12.7, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cesar Chavez Elementary is $11,990, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cesar Chavez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cesar Chavez Elementary 3558th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cesar Chavez Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Little Elm Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) 449th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.11 1074th 3465 69.0%
2005 61.41 1448th 3475 58.3%
2006 65.71 1237th 3476 64.4%
2007 46.60 2385th 3724 36.0%
2008 59.43 1689th 3768 55.2%
2009 57.53 1848th 3884 52.4%
2010 66.45 1368th 3937 65.3%
2011 70.23 1170th 4095 71.4%
2012 61.29 1630th 4206 61.2%
2013 68.09 1270th 4221 69.9%
2014 70.35 1204th 4260 71.7%
2015 66.83 1433rd 4320 66.8%
2016 60.70 1730th 4286 59.6%
2017 51.98 1859th 4329 57.1%
2018 41.18 2474th 4359 43.2%
2019 34.25 3080th 4479 31.2%
2021 27.59 3338th 4578 27.1%
2022 21.66 3848th 4581 16.0%
2023 21.37 3917th 4647 15.7%
2024 27.92 3558th 4675 23.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.14 633rd 1046 39.5%
2019 26.14 904th 1112 18.7%
2022 16.96 920th 1004 8.4%
2024 16.06 1036th 1114 7.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.08 2462nd 3226 23.7%
2019 23.04 2954th 3333 11.4%
2021 29.25 2706th 3446 21.5%
2022 29.95 2773rd 3487 20.5%
2023 38.34 2348th 3556 34.0%
2024 25.36 3025th 3638 16.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.81 1964th 3558 44.8%
2019 37.51 2247th 3684 39.0%
2021 42.37 1866th 3799 50.9%
2022 29.82 3039th 3952 23.1%
2023 39.11 2366th 4086 42.1%
2024 28.11 3367th 4261 21.0%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.17 3025th 4264 29.1%
2019 26.74 3656th 4309 15.2%
2021 27.26 3577th 4451 19.6%
2022 20.33 4022nd 4477 10.2%
2023 16.73 4229th 4521 6.5%
2024 18.86 4175th 4560 8.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.79 2249th 4306 47.8%
2019 35.94 2955th 4348 32.0%
2021 32.17 3055th 4499 32.1%
2022 27.44 3593rd 4561 21.2%
2023 28.40 3513th 4588 23.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 1418th 3106 54.3%
2019 56.35 1717th 3184 46.1%
2021 52.67 1674th 3006 44.3%
2023 46.38 2076th 2980 30.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.86 2665th 4240 37.1%
2019 28.42 3505th 4295 18.4%
2021 26.75 3618th 4331 16.5%
2022 14.86 4285th 4461 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 2806th 4319 35.0%
2019 34.07 3072nd 4357 29.5%
2021 25.38 3502nd 4498 22.1%
2022 18.69 4058th 4563 11.1%
2023 17.90 4111th 4585 10.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.15 945th 1005 6.0%
2019 17.86 918th 1009 9.0%
2023 54.01 537th 1015 47.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 1263rd 2483 49.1%
2019 42.89 1425th 2515 43.3%
2021 42.37 1325th 2444 45.8%
2022 30.41 1865th 2421 23.0%
2023 16.57 2297th 2443 6.0%
2024 26.60 1993rd 2421 17.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 2917th 4168 30.0%
2019 23.78 3644th 4188 13.0%
2021 27.20 3431st 4329 20.7%
2022 18.38 4015th 4376 8.2%
2023 12.42 4234th 4401 3.8%
2024 24.59 3721st 4431 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cesar Chavez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 1990th 3127 36.4%
2019 39.06 2085th 3142 33.6%
2021 17.85 2781st 3082 9.8%
2022 17.14 2810th 3082 8.8%
2023 21.48 2694th 3106 13.3%
2024 15.98 2836th 3078 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 3, 2016

Open Quote I have had 3 children in Cesar Chavez Elementary at some point over the previous 8 years. Two of my children were enrolled from K - 5th grade and currently we have one child that has been there from K through 2nd grade. We have been very involved parents with the PTA, teachers, and the administration. Our experience has been excellent and we have been very satisfied with most of the teachers that our children have had over the years. I would highly recommend Cesar Chavez to anyone thinking of moving into the LEISD school district. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Open Quote My boys have been attending for 2 years and I have seen a vast improvement this year as compared to prior years. The adoption of new learning techniques and programs have made a huge difference in the way my kids learn and their grades have improved. Close Quote



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
2002 385 67 11 231 3 n/a n/a 0 697
2003 385 67 11 231 3 n/a n/a 0 697
2004 290 52 14 156 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 305 89 16 201 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 323 102 14 204 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 346 117 16 217 5 n/a n/a 0 701
2008 352 117 18 246 7 n/a n/a 0 740
2009 318 91 20 231 7 n/a n/a 0 667
2010 308 101 16 177 6 n/a n/a 0 608
2011 282 96 17 162 3 1 12 0 573
2012 259 103 19 165 5 2 11 0 564
2013 254 113 18 168 5 2 19 0 579
2014 278 116 12 171 4 2 22 0 605
2015 323 127 25 238 2 5 33 0 753
2016 309 154 16 234 3 4 31 0 751
2017 321 134 17 207 4 5 33 0 721
2018 313 148 18 202 4 3 25 0 713
2019 277 144 21 210 3 0 31 0 686
2020 240 147 19 179 3 0 34 0 622
2021 204 125 19 160 2 0 33 0 543
2022 194 115 23 140 0 0 27 0 499
2023 181 124 23 129 1 0 33 0 491

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
2002 697 47.9 14.6 22.7
2003 697 47.9 14.6 22.7
2004 512 37.9 13.5 28.9
2005 614 41.4 14.8 33.9
2006 645 44.5 14.5 34.7
2007 701 45.9 15.3 36.1
2008 740 50.4 14.7 41.6
2009 667 46.2 14.4 37.6
2010 608 43.3 14.0 34.4
2011 573 39.8 14.3 34.2
2012 564 35.8 15.7 37.4
2013 579 34.8 16.6 40.2
2014 605 36.1 16.7 41.5
2015 753 42.0 17.9 41.7
2016 751 44.0 17.0 38.9
2017 721 43.6 16.5 37.6
2018 713 44.1 16.1 39.3
2019 686 41.7 16.4 45.2
2020 622 42.6 14.5 51.6
2021 543 41.0 13.2 49.7
2022 499 40.3 12.3 49.1
2023 491 38.4 12.7 53

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
2002 697 47.9 14.6 22.7
2003 697 47.9 14.6 22.7
2004 512 37.9 13.5 28.9
2005 614 41.4 14.8 33.9
2006 645 44.5 14.5 34.7
2007 701 45.9 15.3 36.1
2008 740 50.4 14.7 41.6
2009 667 46.2 14.4 37.6
2010 608 43.3 14.0 34.4
2011 573 39.8 14.3 34.2
2012 564 35.8 15.7 37.4
2013 579 34.8 16.6 40.2
2014 605 36.1 16.7 41.5
2015 753 42.0 17.9 41.7
2016 751 44.0 17.0 38.9
2017 721 43.6 16.5 37.6
2018 713 44.1 16.1 39.3
2019 686 41.7 16.4 45.2
2020 622 42.6 14.5 51.6
2021 543 41.0 13.2 49.7
2022 499 40.3 12.3 49.1
2023 491 38.4 12.7 53

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cesar Chavez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $772 (8.7%) $8,079 (91.3%) $8,851
2020 $823 (8.1%) $9,315 (91.9%) $10,138
2021 $867 (7.2%) $11,123 (92.8%) $11,990

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3080th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3917th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cesar Chavez Elementary)3430
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4353
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)3835
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cesar Chavez Elementary)2129
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)1718
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cesar Chavez Elementary)5241
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5555
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cesar Chavez Elementary)7030
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cesar Chavez Elementary)3822
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4333
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686491
 28.4%
African American144124
 13.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2123
 9.5%
Hispanic210129
 38.6%
Pacific Islander00
White277181
 34.7%
Two or More Races3133
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%53%
 7.8%


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Students who attend Cesar Chavez Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jerry R Walker Middle
High : Little Elm High School

Students at Cesar Chavez Elementary are 37% White, 26% Hispanic, 25% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Cesar Chavez Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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