James Earl Carter Elementary
Elementary Schools (Public)Grades K–5Active
74-251 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, CA 92260-1700
(760) 862-4370
Overall Score (2024-25)
↓ 2.2 ptsvs 2023-2452
out of 100
AverageTop 48% statewideData completeness: 100%
Academic Achievement71
CA avg
Academic Growth36
CA avg
Equity56
CA avg
School Climate23
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts56.0%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics51.6%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)48.9%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 55.6% | 54.9% | — | 81 |
| 04 | 44.9% | 47.4% | — | 78 |
| 05 | 66.3% | 52.2% | 48.9% | 89 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
487
Total Students
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
20.2:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↑ 1.1%25.5%
Chronically Absent
510
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
ELA Proficiency %
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 33670586113880. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.