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Chavez Elementary

📍 Long Beach, California Public

312

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

19.5:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Students per teacher

K–5

🎓 Grade Levels

6 active grades

16.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Chavez Elementary, an elementary public school serving grades K–5 in Long Beach, California, with 312 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Long Beach, California, Chavez Elementary is a regular public school serving students from grades K–5. The school operates within the Long Beach Unified in Los Angeles County. With a current reported enrollment of 312 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Chavez Elementary maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 16.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Long Beach, the student body at Chavez Elementary represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (73.4%), Black or African American (14.4%), White (4.8%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

Through federal and state educational initiatives, Chavez Elementary participates in community support programs including the National School Lunch Program, with approximately 232 students (74.4%) eligible for free or reduced-price meals. This participation helps ensure equitable access to essential learning resources, nutritional support, and student welfare services.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

312 Students reported

Hispanic 73.4%

229 enrolled students

Black / African American 14.4%

45 enrolled students

White 4.8%

15 enrolled students

Two or more races 4.5%

14 enrolled students

Asian 2.6%

8 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

1 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 312

👦 Male 47.4% (148) 👧 Female 52.6% (164)

🥗 Economic Diversity 74.4%

232 students eligible for Free / Reduced-Price Lunch

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

6 Grade Levels

K ★ top

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School facts

Address 730 West Third St., Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone (562) 590-0904

School district Long Beach Unified

County Los Angeles County

Grades K–5

Students 312 students

Student–teacher ratio 19.5:1

Full-time teachers 16.0

Community type City: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 33.76996, -118.20132

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NCES school ID 062250010828

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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730 West Third St.

Long Beach, CA 90802 Los Angeles County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions asked by parents, students, and community members

What grades are taught at Chavez Elementary? +

Chavez Elementary serves students in grades K–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with California state educational standards.

How many students attend Chavez Elementary? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Chavez Elementary has a total reported enrollment of 312 students.

What is the student-to-teacher ratio at Chavez Elementary? +

The student-teacher ratio at Chavez Elementary is 19.5:1, supported by approximately 16.0 full-time equivalent certified teachers.