Cahuilla Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 40%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cahuilla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cahuilla Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cahuilla Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cahuilla Elementary School?
411 students attend Cahuilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cahuilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cahuilla Elementary School?
Cahuilla Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cahuilla Elementary School offer ?
Cahuilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cahuilla Elementary School part of?
Cahuilla Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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