Rancho Mirage Elementary School

42-985 Indian Trail Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Mirage 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Rancho Mirage Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Rancho Mirage, CA, covering an area of approximately 144.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 22.4 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rancho Mirage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rancho Mirage Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Be the Difference

School Rankings

Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
47%
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
65%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
26%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
74%
0.51

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Mirage Elementary School often compared to?
Rancho Mirage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Charter, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Mirage Elementary School?
349 students attend Rancho Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rancho Mirage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Mirage Elementary School?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Mirage Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho Mirage Elementary School part of?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Rancho Mirage Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Rancho Mirage, CA, covering an area of approximately 144.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 22.4 miles away from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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