PublicGrades K-5
James Earl Carter Elementary School
74-251 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, CA 92260-1700(760) 862-4370
Total Students487
Student/Teacher22.06:1
Math Prof.51.6%
Reading Prof.56.05%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyRiverside
School DistrictDesert Sands Unified School District
Principal / AdminMichael Williams(760) 862-4370
Founded1996
Free/Reduced Lunch63.24% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White26.3%
Hispanic51.5%
Black2.1%
Asian10.5%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Two Or More8.8%
Gender Distribution
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48%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 175
Grade 269
Grade 387
Grade 484
Grade 591
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
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James Earl Carter Elementary School
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservanceJul 3
First Day of InstructionAug 19
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
First Quarter End (Grades 6-12)Oct 15
Veterans Day ObservanceNov 11
First Trimester End (Grades K-5)Nov 13
Pre-Thanksgiving School ClosureNov 23
Thanksgiving HolidayNov 26
Second Quarter End (Grades 6-12)Dec 18
Winter Recess BeginsDec 21
Classified HolidayDec 31
Winter Break ContinuedJan 1
New Year's Day HolidayJan 1
Martin Luther King Day HolidayJan 18
Lincoln's Day ObservanceFeb 8
Presidents' Day HolidayFeb 15
Second Trimester End (Grades K-5)Mar 5
Third Quarter End (Grades 6-12)Mar 19
Spring BreakApr 5
Memorial Day ObservanceMay 31
Last Day of SchoolJun 4
Juneteenth ObservedJun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
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