- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cathedral City, CA
Cathedral City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cathedral City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062955004561
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cathedral City Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Cathedral City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cathedral City Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cathedral City Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cathedral City, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cathedral City Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062955004561 · Cathedral City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 19.5:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Cathedral City Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cathedral City 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 606
Cathedral City Elementary
606 students
What this shows Cathedral City Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cathedral City Elementary compares
Cathedral City 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunny Sands Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Agua Caliente Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Landau Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 19.3:1 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral City Elementary
How many students attend Cathedral City Elementary?
Cathedral City Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cathedral City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Cathedral City Elementary?
97.4% of students at Cathedral City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cathedral City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cathedral City Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Cathedral City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cathedral City Elementary?
Cathedral City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cathedral City Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cathedral City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cathedral City Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Cathedral City 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.