- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Bubbling Wells Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bubbling Wells Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062955001025
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bubbling Wells Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bubbling Wells Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bubbling Wells Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Bubbling Wells Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 062955001025 · Desert Hot Springs, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 18.2:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Bubbling Wells Elementary held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bubbling Wells Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Hot Spr
Desert Hot Springs High
1,687 students
- Palm Springs H
Palm Springs High
1,497 students
- Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage High
1,401 students
- Cathedral City
Cathedral City High
1,334 students
- James Workman
James Workman Middle
1,020 students
- This school 581
Bubbling Wells Elementary
581 students
What this shows Bubbling Wells Elementary reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bubbling Wells Elementary compares
Bubbling Wells Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
White 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Bubbling Wells Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Springs Unified reports $20,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bubbling Wells Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bubbling Wells Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,334
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bella Vista Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Cabot Yerxa Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Julius Corsini Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bubbling Wells Elementary
How many students attend Bubbling Wells Elementary?
Bubbling Wells Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desert Hot Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bubbling Wells Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bubbling Wells Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bubbling Wells Elementary?
93.5% of students at Bubbling Wells Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bubbling Wells Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bubbling Wells Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bubbling Wells Elementary?
Bubbling Wells Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bubbling Wells Elementary rank among elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bubbling Wells Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Bubbling Wells Elementary, Palm Springs Unified also operates Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students), Palm Springs High (1,497 students), and Rancho Mirage High (1,401 students). See the Palm Springs Unified district page for the complete list.