- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Springs, CA
Vista Del Monte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vista Del Monte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062955004571
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Del Monte Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Del Monte Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Monte Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Vista Del Monte Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062955004571 · Palm Springs, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 16.7:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Vista Del Monte Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista Del Monte 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 435
Vista Del Monte Elementary
435 students
What this shows Vista Del Monte Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Del Monte Elementary compares
Vista Del Monte 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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 89.9%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Vista Del Monte 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 Vista Del Monte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Del Monte 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
Cahuilla Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Monte Elementary
How many students attend Vista Del Monte Elementary?
Vista Del Monte Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Monte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Monte Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Vista Del Monte Elementary?
95.4% of students at Vista Del Monte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Del Monte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vista Del Monte Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Del Monte Elementary?
Vista Del Monte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Vista Del Monte Elementary rank among elementary schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Del Monte Elementary ranks #2 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 Vista Del Monte 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.