CAHUILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cahuilla Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palm Springs Unified school district, located in Palm Springs, CA with about 546 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Cahuilla 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.

Cahuilla Elementary, located in the heart of Palm Springs, California, is a public school serving students within the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational educational experience that fosters both academic growth and social development. With its central location on East Mesquite Avenue, Cahuilla serves as a neighborhood hub, striving to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community of the Coachella Valley.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment. By utilizing the resources of the Palm Springs Unified School District, Cahuilla Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through structured classroom instruction, character building, and community engagement. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives can find additional information on the district’s official website at www.psusd.us.

For more information, contact Cahuilla Elementary at (760) 325-8161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

833 E. Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264-8414
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CAHUILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palm Springs, CA with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 546 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.8%
White
14.7%
Black or African American
10.6%
Two or more races
4.0%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.