Vista del Monte Elementary

2744 N. Via Miraleste
Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.psusd.us

482 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vista del Monte Elementary is a public school located in Palm Springs, California, and is part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare children for success in later grades by integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities.

Beyond academics, Vista del Monte is committed to building a supportive community through active engagement with parents and local stakeholders. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources to provide students with modern educational tools and programs designed to meet individual learning needs. By maintaining a focus on safety, character education, and student empowerment, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience within the Palm Springs area.

482

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista del Monte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	418
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
418 (87.1 %)
White
34 (7.1 %)
Black
13 (2.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)416-8176
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 85

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vista del Monte Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vista del Monte Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	44.2%
Male	267	55.4%
Not Specified	2	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)