Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Landau Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 93% 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: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Landau Elementary serves the northern part of Cathedral City, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Landau Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 12% 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
579 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Landau Elementary School 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 Landau Elementary School 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
#4634 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landau Elementary School's ranking?
Landau Elementary School is ranked #4634 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Landau Elementary School often compared to?
Landau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Sands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Landau Elementary School?
579 students attend Landau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Landau Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Landau Elementary School?
Landau Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Landau Elementary School offer ?
Landau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Landau Elementary School part of?
Landau Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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