James Earl Carter Elementary School

74-251 Hovley Ln. E.
Palm Desert, CA 92260

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James Earl Carter Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

James Earl Carter Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

James Earl Carter Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

551 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

James Earl Carter Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1689 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of James Earl Carter Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

48%

56%

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Black

White

34%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Desert Sands Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Earl Carter Elementary School's ranking?

James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School?

551 students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of James Earl Carter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James Earl Carter Elementary School?

James Earl Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does James Earl Carter Elementary School offer ?

James Earl Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is James Earl Carter Elementary School part of?

James Earl Carter Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education