James Earl Carter Elementary

Public K-5

 74-251 Hovley Ln. E.
       Palm Desert, CA  92260-1700


(760) 862-4370

District: Desert Sands Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1177th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,866 Help


Students who attend James Earl Carter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
    Palm Desert Charter Middle
High:    Palm Desert High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
White:
30.6%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details James Earl Carter Elementary ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (30.6%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Earl Carter Elementary is 22.4, which is the 3rd best among 18 elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Earl Carter Elementary is $6,866. 17 elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Earl Carter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Earl Carter Elementary 1177th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See James Earl Carter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Desert Sands Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Sands Unified 972nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Earl Carter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.09 589th 4809 87.8%
2005 85.25 716th 4822 85.2%
2006 85.47 712th 4818 85.2%
2007 87.00 671st 5113 86.9%
2008 85.30 741st 5113 85.5%
2009 88.89 538th 5193 89.6%
2010 89.91 445th 5314 91.6%
2011 83.90 789th 5377 85.3%
2012 82.75 868th 5390 83.9%
2013 81.80 962nd 5530 82.6%
2015 86.06 820th 5611 85.4%
2016 83.27 990th 5614 82.4%
2017 83.29 989th 5692 82.6%
2018 82.01 1032nd 5662 81.8%
2019 80.99 1124th 5789 80.6%
2022 77.64 1301st 5883 77.9%
2023 79.78 1170th 5848 80.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.25 402nd 3246 87.6%
2019 88.44 192nd 3275 94.1%
2022 76.87 349th 3311 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.07 281st 5084 94.5%
2019 82.68 594th 5173 88.5%
2022 83.04 634th 5264 88.0%
2023 83.83 626th 5355 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.74 999th 5413 81.5%
2019 76.45 1239th 5492 77.4%
2022 75.46 1302nd 5635 76.9%
2023 79.31 1117th 5595 80.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.40 942nd 2585 63.6%
2022 71.06 403rd 2227 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 1047th 5431 80.7%
2019 82.49 935th 5510 83.0%
2022 77.03 1241st 5663 78.1%
2023 77.30 1200th 5627 78.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.58 54th 1149 95.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.45 585th 4830 87.9%
2019 80.31 697th 4963 86.0%
2022 76.46 884th 5084 82.6%
2023 85.20 538th 5079 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at James Earl Carter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.56 842nd 2737 69.2%
2019 64.90 1030th 2834 63.7%
2022 73.25 689th 2726 74.7%
2023 58.43 1176th 2659 55.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a teacher
Sunday, October 6, 2019

Open Quote The teachers are passionate, caring, and hard working. The students are happy, and love coming to school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Open Quote I live in Colorado. I have never been to this school, but I just read about an incident that has been going on with a 2nd grade student and bullying. I am totally unimpressed by the way this school, in particular the Principal, has handled this situation. I am a school nurse and every child who walks through my door has a detailed report of their complaint, how I treated them and if I phoned parents.
The fact that a child can be injured at school, over and over, and nothing is done is APPALLING.
This is the job of the Principal, to be ever vigilant about the safety of his students. What a poor example he is to the community and other schools. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Earl Carter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 279 12 6 38 5 n/a n/a 0 340
1998 389 14 17 119 8 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 439 18 17 129 6 n/a n/a 0 609
2000 464 19 18 163 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2001 485 16 23 166 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 420 7 26 120 3 n/a n/a 37 613
2003 420 7 26 120 3 n/a n/a 37 613
2004 428 9 36 128 6 n/a n/a 121 728
2005 407 11 41 188 7 n/a n/a 110 764
2006 382 12 53 198 7 n/a n/a 94 746
2007 311 13 41 215 5 n/a n/a 51 636
2008 291 10 49 215 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2009 291 13 52 224 3 4 39 0 626
2010 286 10 57 255 2 4 27 0 641
2011 262 9 56 267 2 3 32 0 631
2012 268 10 48 287 1 2 32 0 648
2013 274 13 65 286 0 2 28 0 668
2014 284 12 67 295 0 2 24 0 684
2015 256 10 66 306 1 3 33 0 675
2016 257 10 70 312 0 1 30 0 680
2017 252 10 76 302 1 2 40 0 683
2018 246 8 70 302 0 2 35 0 663
2019 215 9 59 295 0 2 38 0 618
2020 206 14 53 269 0 2 41 0 585
2021 189 12 44 262 0 2 42 0 551
2022 170 12 39 245 0 2 60 0 528
2023 158 9 42 251 0 3 53 0 516

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Earl Carter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 340 14.0 24.3 26.2
1998 547 24.5 22.3 16.3
1999 609 30.0 20.3 28.4
2000 666 31.0 21.5 29
2001 693 34.0 20.4 21.8
2002 613 30.0 20.4 24
2003 613 30.0 20.4 24
2004 728 32.0 22.8 24.9
2005 764 36.0 21.2 34.7
2006 746 35.0 21.3 31.9
2007 636 31.0 20.5 34
2008 568 32.0 17.8 40
2009 626 28.2 21.4 35.8
2010 641 27.0 23.7 42.7
2011 631 n/a n/a 43.4
2012 648 27.0 24.0 n/a
2013 668 26.0 25.6 53.7
2014 684 26.0 26.3 40.1
2015 675 28.0 24.1 51.7
2016 680 28.0 24.2 49.9
2017 683 28.0 24.3 51.4
2018 663 29.0 22.8 56.6
2019 618 26.5 23.3 56.3
2020 585 n/a n/a 58.6
2021 551 27.0 20.4 57.4
2022 528 25.0 21.1 60.2
2023 516 23.0 22.4 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Earl Carter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 340 14.0 24.3 26.2
1998 547 24.5 22.3 16.3
1999 609 30.0 20.3 28.4
2000 666 31.0 21.5 29
2001 693 34.0 20.4 21.8
2002 613 30.0 20.4 24
2003 613 30.0 20.4 24
2004 728 32.0 22.8 24.9
2005 764 36.0 21.2 34.7
2006 746 35.0 21.3 31.9
2007 636 31.0 20.5 34
2008 568 32.0 17.8 40
2009 626 28.2 21.4 35.8
2010 641 27.0 23.7 42.7
2011 631 n/a n/a 43.4
2012 648 27.0 24.0 n/a
2013 668 26.0 25.6 53.7
2014 684 26.0 26.3 40.1
2015 675 28.0 24.1 51.7
2016 680 28.0 24.2 49.9
2017 683 28.0 24.3 51.4
2018 663 29.0 22.8 56.6
2019 618 26.5 23.3 56.3
2020 585 n/a n/a 58.6
2021 551 27.0 20.4 57.4
2022 528 25.0 21.1 60.2
2023 516 23.0 22.4 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

James Earl Carter Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201398.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201497.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
201593.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%94.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201694.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%95.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%97.0%97.0%≥99.0%97.0%97.0%
201994.0%0.0%6.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%94.0%98.0%
202093.0%0.0%3.5%97.4%94.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Earl Carter Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,866

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Earl Carter Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1124th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1170th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Earl Carter Elementary)75.970.8
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)54.137.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Earl Carter Elementary)64.464
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)56.338
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Earl Carter Elementary)76.357.1
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)53.438.1
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Earl Carter Elementary)57.163.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)48.433.5
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Earl Carter Elementary)65.865
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)52.542.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Earl Carter Elementary)48.746.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)37.126.2
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (James Earl Carter Elementary)51.438.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Desert Sands Unified)27.827.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students618516
 16.5%
African American99
American Indian00
Asian5942
 28.8%
Hispanic295251
 14.9%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White215158
 26.5%
Two or More Races3853
 39.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%53.1%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James Earl Carter Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended James Earl Carter Elementary.

Students who attend James Earl Carter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Middle : Palm Desert Charter Middle
High : Palm Desert High

James Earl Carter Elementary ranks 1177th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at James Earl Carter Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 31% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 2% African American.


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