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Rio Vista Elementary

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 67-700 Verona Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234-5508

(760) 416-0032 · www.psusd.us

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5/10
#3316
Rank 3316 out of 5,722
English Language Arts5/10 · #3230 · 44th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3466 · 39th percentile
Science5/10 · #3205 · 43rd percentile

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School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary sits in Cathedral City, a sun-drenched desert community in the Coachella Valley where the pace is a little slower and the mountain views are hard to beat. The school serves a diverse mix of families and lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families planting roots in this part of the valley. Families drawn to Cathedral City tend to appreciate its more affordable housing compared to neighboring Palm Springs, and Rio Vista reflects that same grounded, community-focused character.

Student Demographics

306 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
241 (79%)
White
32 (10%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners101 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged282 (92%)
Students with Disabilities66 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

637
Enrollment
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.3
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 · #5070 · 16th percentile

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