James Earl Carter Elementary School
Tel:
(760)862-4370
- James Earl Carter Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James Earl Carter Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
James Earl Carter Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Earl Carter Elementary School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 663 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Earl Carter Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1500 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Earl Carter Elementary School is Palm Desert High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Desert Charter Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Desert Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 619 students
0.9 miles
74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4340 0.9 K-5 619 - Palm Desert Palm Desert Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,408 student
0.9 miles
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4320 0.9 6-8 1,408 - Palm Desert Palm Desert High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,972 student
1.3 miles
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4300 1.3 9-12 1,972 - Palm Desert George Washington Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 832 students
2.1 miles
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4350 2.1 K-5 832 - Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 455 students
2.8 miles
42-985 Indian Trail Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760)836-3680 2.8 K-5 455
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