Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cabot Yerxa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cabot Yerxa Elementary serves the northern part of Desert Hot Springs, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
664 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lifelong Learning Starts Here
School Rankings
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabot Yerxa Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8295 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabot Yerxa Elementary School's ranking?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School is ranked #8295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cabot Yerxa Elementary School often compared to?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa View Elementary School, Bubbling Wells Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cabot Yerxa Elementary School?
664 students attend Cabot Yerxa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cabot Yerxa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabot Yerxa Elementary School?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cabot Yerxa Elementary School offer ?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cabot Yerxa Elementary School part of?
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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