James Earl Carter Elementary School
Tel:
(760)862-4370
- James Earl Carter Elementary School serves 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- James Earl Carter Elementary School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 683 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Earl Carter Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1616 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 37% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 624 students
0.9 miles
74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4340 0.9 K-5 624 - Palm Desert Palm Desert Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1412 students
0.9 miles
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4320 0.9 6-8 1412 - Palm Desert Palm Desert High School Grades: 9-12 | 1986 students
1.3 miles
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4300 1.3 9-12 1986 - Palm Desert George Washington Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 838 students
2.1 miles
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)862-4350 2.1 K-5 838 - Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 446 students
2.8 miles
42-985 Indian Trail Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760)836-3680 2.8 K-5 446
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