SUNNY SANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunny Sands Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palm Springs Unified school district, located in Cathedral City, CA with about 762 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 31 teachers, Sunny Sands Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Sunny Sands Elementary, located on McCallum Way in Cathedral City, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunny Sands emphasizes fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and parent involvement. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Cathedral City area, striving to prepare its students for future academic success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with programs designed to nurture the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Sunny Sands Elementary at (760) 770-8635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.