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Cesar Chavez Elementary

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Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks 334 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

334^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Cesar Chavez Elementary in Hyattsville, MD, is a K-5 school serving 355 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a high-performing school that consistently outperforms its nearby peers, especially in English Language Arts (ELA).

The school's most impressive strength is its exceptional ELA proficiency, with 62.3% of all students meeting standards in the 2025-2026 school year. This is dramatically higher than the district average of 38.9% and the state average of 51.7%, and it far exceeds nearby schools like Lewisdale Elementary (25.4%) and Langley Park-McCormick Elementary (11.3%). Cesar Chavez also excels in 5th-grade science, with 40.4% of students proficient compared to just 19.6% for the district. While math remains an area for growth—28.5% of students are proficient, which is double the district average but below the state average—the school's overall academic performance is remarkable given that 65% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Notably, the school's low socio-economic status students rank in the 77th percentile statewide, showing it is highly effective at closing achievement gaps.

What makes Cesar Chavez even more noteworthy is its efficiency and resilience. The school spends $18,842 per student, significantly less than nearby PGCPS peers like Thomas S. Stone Elementary ($25,022), yet achieves far better results. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is the lowest among nearby schools and well below the district average of 30.2%. After a dip during the pandemic, the school has rebounded strongly, climbing from the 47th percentile to the 61st percentile in state rankings. While it is still outpaced in ELA by Piney Branch Elementary (64.3%) in the neighboring Montgomery County Public Schools district, Cesar Chavez's consistent upward trajectory and efficient use of resources make it a standout choice for families in the area.

355

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,842

Per pupil spending ?

65.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6609 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20782-1526

(301) 853-5694

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.7%

White:

15.2%

African American:

11.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

334^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	334 of 864	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.6	456 of 865	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.1	443 of 859	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	361 of 855	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.9	363 of 862	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.6	417 of 802	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.2	271 of 853	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	294 of 857	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.4	250 of 847	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	37.0	509 of 845	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.8	495 of 859	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	25.8	700 of 867	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.9	739 of 847	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.0	591 of 857	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.7	504 of 853	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	65.0	336 of 855	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	13.7	802 of 850	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	17.9	747 of 838	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	82.6	92 of 818	88.8%	★★★★☆
2006	80.7	137 of 804	83.0%	★★★★☆
2005	86.2	73 of 805	90.9%	★★★★★
2004	85.4	45 of 803	94.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.8	435 of 796	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.0	154 of 347	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	58.2	126 of 546	76.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.9	446 of 788	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)77th percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2021)56th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2021)45th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2021)43rd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+11 vs state

Science40%+8 vs state

Mathematics28%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, February 18, 2018

my child has being speaking more Spanish since she started going to that school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

This school is excellent Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, April 3, 2016

"The school is a great school you get an amazing education the people there love you and treat you as family it is a great community it gave all my 3 sisters and I confidence and made us better people. There are also a lot of fun activities there and after school clubs are fun like cooking club,dance club, and so much more. They also teach you spanish and that is helpful when you go to middle school.They teach one thing that no other scool teaches PRIDE that stands for Perserverance,Respect,Intelligence,Dedication,and Excellence we live by that it is my home and if you listen to what the other people say than okay because I got a 4.0 gpa because of the teachers that believed in me it is the best place in the world and if you give it a chance you will see that too. I moved before I could fininsh there and I would have loved to stay I can't go but you can. You will not regret your dacision to enroll your child at CCES it is the best place in the Earth just trust that I know this is an amazing school and close to my heart! Give it a chance. You will be sure to love it too" Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cesar Chavez Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	6609 Riggs Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 853-5694	355	26	13.4	65.1%	54 (15.2%)	40 (11.3%)	244 (68.7%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	59.3	334^th of 864 public elementary schools	61.3%		44.6	456^th of 865 public elementary schools	47.3%	122	38.9	26.0	19.1	28.5	57.4	72.0	57.4	62.3	40.4	$18,842	$968	$17,874
Ridgecrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6120 Riggs Rd	Hyattsville	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 853-0820	631	48	13.0	89.5%	3 (0.5%)	99 (15.7%)	525 (83.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.1	738^th of 864 public elementary schools	14.6%		12.3	806^th of 865 public elementary schools	6.8%	68	19.2	2.6	22.5	15.5	18.6	9.2	25.6	18.1	15.7	$20,402	$1,955	$18,447
Rosa L. Parks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6111 Ager Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 445-8090	607	50	12.2	89.6%	6 (1.0%)	58 (9.6%)	526 (86.7%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	6.9	851^st of 864 public elementary schools	1.5%		11.2	820^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.2%	31	13.6	3.9	0.0	6.3	18.6	7.1	8.1	11.3	6.3	$23,448	$1,973	$21,475
Chillum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1420 Chillum Rd	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 853-0825	308	27	11.2	92.2%	4 (1.3%)	71 (23.1%)	230 (74.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.8	755^th of 864 public elementary schools	12.6%		13.9	777^th of 865 public elementary schools	10.2%	22	20.5	15.2	4.8	13.6	34.9	26.1	11.9	24.4	4.6	$25,022	$2,317	$22,705
Lewisdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Banning Pl	Hyattsville	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 445-8433	533	45	11.7	91.4%	8 (1.5%)	36 (6.8%)	484 (90.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.1	656^th of 864 public elementary schools	24.1%		25.1	610^th of 865 public elementary schools	29.5%	46	12.0	15.6	19.2	15.7	18.7	25.0	32.5	25.4	26.9	$21,105	$1,930	$19,175
Edward M. Felegy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6110 Editors Park Dr	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 386-1610	641	62	10.3	93.6%	23 (3.6%)	116 (18.1%)	476 (74.3%)	13 (2.0%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	20.1	682^nd of 864 public elementary schools	21.1%		21	671^st of 865 public elementary schools	22.4%	11	20.0	10.1	11.6	13.9	23.5	38.5	29.4	30.8	16.3	$23,666	$2,123	$21,544
Carole Highlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Hannon St	Takoma Park	20912	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 431-5660	544	42	12.9	92.5%	11 (2.0%)	14 (2.6%)	516 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7.7	845^th of 864 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.5	855^th of 865 public elementary schools	1.2%	10	8.2	4.5	4.2	5.4	16.7	18.9	11.4	15.9	2.7	$20,572	$1,883	$18,689
Langley Park-McCormick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8201 15th Ave	Hyattsville	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 445-8423	697	53	13.1	95.6%	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	679 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	12	794^th of 864 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.4	818^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.4%	24	18.0	9.6	14.3	14.0	16.2	15.4	18.2	16.4	10.3	$21,114	$1,963	$19,151
Piney Branch Elementary	Public	3-5	7510 Maple Ave	Takoma Park	20912	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7780	575	34	16.8	34.8%	251 (43.7%)	157 (27.3%)	106 (18.4%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.8%)	82.8	158^th of 864 public elementary schools	81.7%		87.6	103^rd of 865 public elementary schools	88.1%	55	55.2	51.9	53.1	53.3	57.8	65.7	68.4	64.3	55.6	$17,802	$1,041	$16,761
Thomas S. Stone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 34th St	Mount Rainier	20712	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1890	580	40	14.6	89.1%	17 (2.9%)	118 (20.3%)	435 (75.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13.6	770^th of 864 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.5	816^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.7%	46	15.7	2.9	13.4	9.9	22.0	22.3	21.5	22.0	17.9	$21,387	$1,805	$19,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Cesar Chavez Elementary

How many students attend Cesar Chavez Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 355 students attended Cesar Chavez Elementary.

What district is Cesar Chavez Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Cesar Chavez Elementary a good school?

Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks 334^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cesar Chavez Elementary?

Students at Cesar Chavez Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 15% White, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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