Rio Vista Elementary

67-700 Verona Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234

www.psusd.us

637 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Cathedral City, California, serving students within the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Rio Vista aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

As part of the Palm Springs Unified School District, Rio Vista Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources and educational initiatives, which prioritize literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school encourages active involvement from families and the community to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students receive well-rounded support both inside and outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and administrative resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.psusd.us](http://www.psusd.us).

637

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	503
Black	12
Asian	24
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
503 (79.0%)
White
64 (10.0%)
Two or More
27 (4.2%)
Asian
24 (3.8%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)416-0032
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rio Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rio Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	50.1%
Male	318	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)