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About James Earl Carter Elementary
Located in Palm Desert, California, James Earl Carter Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 487 students in 2024-25. With about 22.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Riverside County. There are 16 other schools within 5 miles. Desert Sands Unified runs 34 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 74-251 Hovley Ln. East, Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (760) 862-4370 |
| School district | Desert Sands Unified |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 487 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 22.1 |
| Students per teacher | 22 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, small, Riverside County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 061111006219). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does James Earl Carter Elementary serve?
James Earl Carter Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.
How many students attend James Earl Carter Elementary?
James Earl Carter Elementary reported 487 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Earl Carter Elementary?
About 22 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 487 students and 22.1 teachers in federal data.
Is James Earl Carter Elementary a public or charter school?
James Earl Carter Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is James Earl Carter Elementary in?
James Earl Carter Elementary is part of Desert Sands Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/desert-sands-unified/
Where is James Earl Carter Elementary located?
James Earl Carter Elementary is at 74-251 Hovley Ln. East, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The phone number is (760) 862-4370.
How many other schools are near James Earl Carter Elementary?
There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of James Earl Carter Elementary in our directory.
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