James Earl Carter Elementary School

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James Earl Carter Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

74251 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA

Desert Sands Unified School District

528 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Hisgen

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
62%

B+

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

13.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

461:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.9%

Female

47.1%

Hispanic

48.6%

White

30.6%

Two or more races

10.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.1%

Black

1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/7/2018

My daughter is in fourth grade and has been thriving at this school. Every teacher she has had have been great. This year she has Me. Kesel and I really like him. She does too. Our son has special needs and will hopefully attend this same school next year.

5.0 parent

10/21/2017

Carter is an amazing school. The friendliness of the office personnel is so much better than it was last year (a couple new ladies). The Principal is a little rough around the edges but definitely has the kids best interest at heart. He’s amazing with the students. If you volunteer here you can see...

5.0 other

10/12/2016

Carter Elementary is an AWESOME school! My son came from private schools for his 5th Grade year with Mr. Morway. Everyday was a 10! Mr. Morway is a wonderful teacher who inspires his students to learn and do their best. The Reading A/R program rocks! My son was ready for junior high which was proven...

4.0 parent

10/20/2014

BEST TEACHERS IN THE DESERT. THE PRINCPEL HE IS UNFRENDLY PERSON WE HAVE INCOUNTER{ MOST MOMS WILL AGREE } FRONT OFFICE THEY NEED PEOPLE SKILLS.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Palm Desert High School

9th to 12th
Public

Horizon School

K to 12th
Public

B-

Jewish Community School of the Desert

Pre-K to 12th
Private

California Riverside County Palm Desert 92260

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