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Cabot Yerxa Elementary

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 67067 Desert View, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-4103

(760) 251-2223 · www.psusd.us

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2/10
#5001
Rank 5001 out of 5,722
English Language Arts2/10 · #4897 · 14th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5173 · 10th percentile
Science3/10 · #4263 · 24th 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 a tight-knit working-class community that's seen a lot of change over the years. Cabot Yerxa Elementary serves this neighborhood as part of the Palm Springs Unified District, and while its academic scores reflect some of the real challenges families here face, it remains a cornerstone of the community for many local kids. Families drawn to the area for its affordability and desert character will find a school that's deeply embedded in the fabric of Desert Hot Springs life.

Student Demographics

280 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
248 (89%)
African American
16 (6%)
White
11 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners88 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged273 (98%)
Students with Disabilities30 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

664
Enrollment
33.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.4
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 Programs2/10 · #4843 · 20th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found