At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
487
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
63%-2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
James Earl Carter Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Palm Desert, California. The school enrolls 487 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityPalm Desert
ZIP92260
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111006219
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment487
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino48.7%
Black / African American7.9%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native35.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
48.7%
Black
7.9%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.