JAMES EARL CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Earl Carter Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Palm Desert, CA with about 663 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, James Earl Carter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Earl Carter Elementary School is a public school located in Palm Desert, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging social and emotional growth. The campus is designed to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success, often leveraging the resources and administrative support provided by the larger DSUSD network.

In addition to its focus on traditional classroom instruction, the school aims to engage families and the community to enhance the educational experience. Like other schools within the Desert Sands district, James Earl Carter Elementary typically integrates technology into its daily learning processes and strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or current school programs, the district's official website serves as the primary hub for updated information and administrative contact details.

For more information, contact James Earl Carter Elementary at (760) 862-4370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

74-251 Hovley Ln. E.
Palm Desert, CA 92260-1700
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JAMES EARL CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Palm Desert, CA with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
663
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 663 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.6%
White
37.1%
Asian
10.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.