Cahuilla Elementary

833 East Mesquite Ave.
Palm Springs, CA 92264

www.psusd.us

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cahuilla Elementary, located in the heart of Palm Springs, California, is a public school serving students within the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational educational experience that fosters both academic growth and social development. With its central location on East Mesquite Avenue, Cahuilla serves as a neighborhood hub, striving to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community of the Coachella Valley.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment. By utilizing the resources of the Palm Springs Unified School District, Cahuilla Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through structured classroom instruction, character building, and community engagement. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives can find additional information on the district’s official website at www.psusd.us.

399

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cahuilla Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	284
Black	36
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
284 (71.4%)
White
45 (11.3%)
Black
36 (9.0%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
Asian
12 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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)416-8161
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 83

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cahuilla Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cahuilla Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	47.6%
Male	208	52.1%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Elementary School K - 5th