- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desert Hot Springs, CA
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Two Bunch Palms Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062955007602
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Bunch Palms Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Two Bunch Palms Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Two Bunch Palms Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955007602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Two Bunch Palms Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062955007602 · Desert Hot Springs, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 22.4:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Two Bunch Palms Elementary held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Two Bunch Palms 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
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
717 students
What this shows Two Bunch Palms Elementary reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Bunch Palms Elementary compares
Two Bunch Palms 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.1%
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 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White 7.1%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Two Bunch Palms 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 Two Bunch Palms Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Bunch Palms 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
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
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Two Bunch Palms Elementary
How many students attend Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desert Hot Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Bunch Palms Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
95.4% of students at Two Bunch Palms Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Two Bunch Palms Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Two Bunch Palms Elementary rank among elementary schools in Desert Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Two Bunch Palms Elementary ranks #4 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 Two Bunch Palms 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.