Serving 824 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cielo Vista Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cielo Vista Elementary serves the southwest part of Palm Springs, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cielo Vista Charter's student population of 824 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
824 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Lighting the love of learning for every student, every day.
School Rankings
Cielo Vista Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cielo Vista Charter is 0.32, 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
#2914 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cielo Vista Charter's ranking?
Cielo Vista Charter is ranked #2914 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cielo Vista Charter often compared to?
Cielo Vista Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Palm Desert Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cielo Vista Charter?
824 students attend Cielo Vista Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cielo Vista Charter students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cielo Vista Charter?
Cielo Vista Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cielo Vista Charter offer ?
Cielo Vista Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cielo Vista Charter part of?
Cielo Vista Charter is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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