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About this school
Cesar Chavez Science Magnet Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Bakersfield, California that is part of Bakersfield City School District.
It serves 507 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
Its teachers have had 41 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Cesar Chavez Science Magnet Elementary School Demographics
45%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Cesar Chavez Science Magnet Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 19, 2026
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Cesar Chavez Science Magnet Elementary School
$35,658
raised using DonorsChoose
41
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
52
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
Cesar Chavez Science Magnet Elementary School has received support from
44 individuals from California and
8 individuals out-of-state.
