School overview
At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in SANTA FE. It is one of 29 current school records connected to SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.6%) and White (1.7%). English learners represent 61.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 61.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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