- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Springs, CA
Cahuilla Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cahuilla Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062955004560
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cahuilla Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cahuilla Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cahuilla Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cahuilla Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 062955004560 · Palm Springs, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19.9:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Cahuilla Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cahuilla 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 399
Cahuilla Elementary
399 students
What this shows Cahuilla Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cahuilla Elementary compares
Cahuilla 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 11.3%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Cahuilla Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Cahuilla 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 | Similar 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 Cahuilla 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 Palm Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cielo Vista Charter
Standard public school
824 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Monte Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Virtual Pre
Standard public school
3 students
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cahuilla Elementary
How many students attend Cahuilla Elementary?
Cahuilla Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cahuilla Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cahuilla Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Cahuilla Elementary?
91.0% of students at Cahuilla Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cahuilla Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cahuilla Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cahuilla Elementary?
Cahuilla Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Cahuilla Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cahuilla Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palm 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 Palm Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Cahuilla 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.