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Bella Vista Elementary

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 65750 Avenida Jalisco, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-1674

(760) 251-7244 · www.psusd.us

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3/10
#4380
Rank 4380 out of 5,722
English Language Arts3/10 · #4324 · 24th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4659 · 19th percentile
Science4/10 · #3516 · 37th percentile

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School Overview

Desert Hot Springs is a small, sun-baked city just north of Palm Springs, known for its natural hot springs and tight-knit working-class community. Bella Vista Elementary serves this neighborhood with a focus that goes beyond its current test scores, making it a school where families who are deeply involved in their children's education can make a real difference. Families drawn to a smaller, community-rooted school where there's room to grow — and where parent engagement can genuinely move the needle — may find it a worthwhile fit.

Student Demographics

356 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
256 (72%)
White
46 (13%)
Multiple Races
26 (7%)
African American
21 (6%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners95 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged344 (97%)
Students with Disabilities66 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

779
Enrollment
38.9
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4562 · 25th percentile

26 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found