Serving 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cathedral City 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cathedral City Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Cathedral City, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Students typically live about 1.1 miles from the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being 2.1 miles, allowing for a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cathedral City Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#8044 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cubs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathedral City Elementary School's ranking?
Cathedral City Elementary School is ranked #8044 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cathedral City Elementary School?
606 students attend Cathedral City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cathedral City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cathedral City Elementary School?
Cathedral City Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cathedral City Elementary School offer ?
Cathedral City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cathedral City Elementary School part of?
Cathedral City Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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