James Earl Carter Elementary
Palm Desert, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
1,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
James Earl Carter Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Earl Carter Elementary 1,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2015 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
James Earl Carter Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 250 students tested
James Earl Carter Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 517 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 48.2% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 41.5% | 30.2% | ▼ 11.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 10.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 8.9% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near James Earl Carter Elementary
Typical home value $584K in zip 92260 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Earl Carter Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Abraham Lincoln ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 0.9 mi away3,851st of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 23% - 9George Washington CharterDesert Sands Unified · 2.1 mi away · charter786th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 5Rancho Mirage ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 2.8 mi away3,202nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 6Ronald Reagan ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away2,499th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 9Gerald R. Ford ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.7 mi away1,129th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 8James Monroe ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 4.2 mi away1,527th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 3Della S. Lindley ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 5.2 mi away4,374th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 3Cathedral City ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 5.6 mi away4,288th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Earl Carter Elementary in?
James Earl Carter Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Palm Desert, California.
Is James Earl Carter Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Earl Carter Elementary 1,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Earl Carter Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 30%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 9% (517 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Earl Carter Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92260 is $584K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.