James Earl Carter Elementary vs Ronald Reagan Elementary
James Earl Carter Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 4.7/10. Ronald Reagan Elementary is significantly larger with 818 students, about 1.6× the size of James Earl Carter Elementary (517). In math proficiency, James Earl Carter Elementary leads at 55.0%.
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James Earl Carter Elementary
Palm Desert, CA
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
517 students
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Palm Desert, CA
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
818 students
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| Metric | James Earl Carter Elementary | Ronald Reagan Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 56.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| State Rank | #7,302 of 9,557 | #8,145 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James Earl Carter Elementary | Ronald Reagan Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James Earl Carter Elementary | Ronald Reagan Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 517 | 818 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 56.2% |
| District | Desert Sands Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
| City | Palm Desert | Palm Desert |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palm Desert (92260) | Palm Desert (92211) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,252 | $87,682 |
| Median Home Value | $463,500 | $535,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,654 | $1,903 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.1% | 44.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 8.6% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 25 min |