Below Average
#7991 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bubbling Wells Elementary
Elementary School · Palm Springs Unified · Desert Hot Springs, CA
A Palm Springs Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
67501 Camino Campanero, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
- Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bubbling Wells Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bubbling Wells Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,698/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desert Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,284
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Yerxa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Two Bunch Palms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Julius Corsini ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Bella Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 756 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palm Springs Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #25 of 27
- District spending per student
- $20,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bubbling Wells Elementary is listed in Palm Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bubbling Wells Elementary
Bubbling Wells Elementary is a public elementary school in Desert Hot Springs, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified, serving approximately 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,991 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bubbling Wells Elementary
What grades does Bubbling Wells Elementary serve?
Bubbling Wells Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bubbling Wells Elementary?
Bubbling Wells Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bubbling Wells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bubbling Wells Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bubbling Wells Elementary rank in CA?
Bubbling Wells Elementary ranks #7,991 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bubbling Wells Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bubbling Wells Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bubbling Wells Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bubbling Wells Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bubbling Wells Elementary a charter school?
No, Bubbling Wells Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bubbling Wells Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bubbling Wells Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bubbling Wells Elementary?
93.4% of students at Bubbling Wells Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (760) 251-7230
- Area population (ZIP 92240)
- 40,918
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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