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James Earl Carter Elementary School

74-251 Hovley Ln. E.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Earl Carter Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1711 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Earl Carter Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James Earl Carter Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
21%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Earl Carter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Earl Carter Elementary School's ranking?
James Earl Carter Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Earl Carter Elementary School often compared to?
James Earl Carter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, James Monroe Elementary School, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School?
516 students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James Earl Carter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, which is equal to 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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No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Winter
December 21, 2024 (Saturday)
No School (Spring Break)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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