James Earl Carter Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 487
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 461:1
Certified Teachers: 87%
Community Reviews
11 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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My daughter is in fourth grade and has been thriving at this school. Every teacher she has had have been great. This year she has Me. Kesel and I really like him. She does too. Our son has special needs and will hopefully attend this same school next year.
Posted by a parent on 6/7/2018
Carter is an amazing school. The friendliness of the office personnel is so much better than it was last year (a couple new ladies). The Principal is a little rough around the edges but definitely has the kids best interest at heart. He’s amazing with the students. If you volunteer here you can see
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Posted by a parent on 10/21/2017
Carter Elementary is an AWESOME school! My son came from private schools for his 5th Grade year with Mr. Morway. Everyday was a 10! Mr. Morway is a wonderful teacher who inspires his students to learn and do their best. The Reading A/R program rocks! My son was ready for junior high which was proven
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Posted by a community member on 10/11/2016
BEST TEACHERS IN THE DESERT. THE PRINCPEL HE IS UNFRENDLY PERSON WE HAVE INCOUNTER{ MOST MOMS WILL AGREE } FRONT OFFICE THEY NEED PEOPLE SKILLS.
Posted by a parent on 10/20/2014
James Earl Carter Elementary, Principal Jeff Hingsen, I have spoke to him about this issue that occur on 23Sept2014. I'm very upset & outrage about my Grandchild ordeal...LOCKED OUT OF THE SCHOOL upon exiting thru a wrong door. She said it seem like HOURS, frighten, alone, knocking on doors/windows
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Posted by a community member on 9/25/2014

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Palm Desert schools - James Earl Carter Elementary School is located at 74-251 Hovley Ln. E., Palm Desert CA 92260. James Earl Carter Elementary School is in the Desert Sands Unified School District. James Earl Carter Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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