D−
James Earl Carter Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
74-251 Hovley Ln. East, Palm Desert, CA 92260 · (760) 862-4370 · Part of Desert Sands Unified School District
Students
487
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James Earl Carter Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
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74-251 Hovley Ln. East, Palm Desert
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten81
Grade 175
Grade 269
Grade 387
Grade 484
Grade 591
Enrollment over time
551’20
528’21
516’22
517’23
487’24
Down 11.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 52%White 26%Asian 10%Two or more races 9%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.