Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
James Earl Carter Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Earl Carter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Earl Carter Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
49%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Earl Carter Elementary School's ranking?
James Earl Carter Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are James Earl Carter Elementary School often compared to?
James Earl Carter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, James Monroe Elementary School, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School?
516 students attend James Earl Carter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James Earl Carter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Earl Carter Elementary School?
James Earl Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Earl Carter Elementary School offer ?
James Earl Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Earl Carter Elementary School part of?
James Earl Carter Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Winter
December 21, 2024 (Saturday)
No School (Spring Break)
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
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