Cielo Vista Charter

650 S. Paseo Dorotea
Palm Springs, CA 92264

www.psusd.us

Charter School 872 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cielo Vista Charter, located in Palm Springs, California, operates under the Palm Springs Unified School District. It serves as a public charter school committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the holistic development of its students. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles as contributing members of the community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating innovative teaching strategies and enrichment programs to keep students engaged. By leveraging the resources of the Palm Springs Unified School District, Cielo Vista Charter maintains high standards of instruction while offering a unique community-focused atmosphere. It remains a notable choice for local families seeking a structured learning environment that values character development alongside traditional scholastic achievement.

872

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cielo Vista Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	707
Black	14
Asian	36
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
707 (81.2 %)
White
88 (10.1 %)
Asian
36 (4.1 %)
Two or More
22 (2.5 %)
Black
14 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)416-8250
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	872
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cielo Vista Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	118
Grade 7	98
Grade 8	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cielo Vista Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	432	49.5%
Male	439	50.3%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)