Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cahuilla 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cahuilla Elementary serves the southwest part of Palm Springs, CA, covering an area of approximately 64 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cahuilla Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cahuilla 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 Cahuilla Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#5351 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahuilla Elementary School's ranking?
Cahuilla Elementary School is ranked #5351 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cahuilla Elementary School?
399 students attend Cahuilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cahuilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahuilla Elementary School?
Cahuilla Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower 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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