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#6628 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cathedral City Elementary
Elementary School · Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City, CA
A Palm Springs Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
69300 Converse Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cathedral City Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cathedral City 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cathedral City), 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
$67,031
Median home value
$420,700
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92234; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| King's Schools of the DesertPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| King's Schools of the DesertPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Sunny Sands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Springs Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Cathedral City Elementary is listed in Palm Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cathedral City Elementary
Cathedral City Elementary is a public elementary school in Cathedral City, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified, serving approximately 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,628 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral City Elementary
What grades does Cathedral City Elementary serve?
Cathedral City Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cathedral City Elementary?
Cathedral City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cathedral City Elementary rank in CA?
Cathedral City Elementary ranks #6,628 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cathedral City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cathedral City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cathedral City Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cathedral City Elementary a charter school?
No, Cathedral City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cathedral City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cathedral City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cathedral City Elementary?
96.3% of students at Cathedral City 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
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (760) 770-8583
- Area population (ZIP 92234)
- 52,047
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 92234; 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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