- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Julius Corsini Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julius Corsini 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 062955007810
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius Corsini Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius Corsini Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius Corsini Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955007810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Julius Corsini Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 062955007810 · Desert Hot Springs, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 19.9:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Julius Corsini Elementary shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Julius Corsini 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 397
Julius Corsini Elementary
397 students
What this shows Julius Corsini Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius Corsini Elementary compares
Julius Corsini Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 93.9% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | 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.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
63.0%
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
White 10.1%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Julius Corsini 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 Julius Corsini 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 Julius Corsini 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
Bubbling Wells Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius Corsini Elementary
How many students attend Julius Corsini Elementary?
Julius Corsini Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desert Hot Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius Corsini Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius Corsini 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 Julius Corsini Elementary?
93.9% of students at Julius Corsini Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius Corsini Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julius Corsini Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius Corsini Elementary?
Julius Corsini 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 Julius Corsini Elementary rank among elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius Corsini Elementary ranks #2 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 Julius Corsini 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.