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James Earl Carter Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Palm Desert, California|Desert Sands Unified|Last audited: Not yet synced
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
517
Student:Teacher
22.5:1
Locale
Urban
District
Desert Sands UnifiedEcon. Disadvantaged
56.3%
Phone
(760)862-4370School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
S
Math Proficiency
S
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Near average in CADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,070
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 55%Local 37%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$580,340
-1.9% YoY
Riverside, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
487
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about James Earl Carter Elementary
James Earl Carter Elementary currently enrolls 517 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.