James Earl Carter Elementary vs Rancho Mirage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Earl Carter Elementary
Palm Desert · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students
Rancho Mirage Elementary
Rancho Mirage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | James Earl Carter Elementary Palm Desert, California | Rancho Mirage Elementary Rancho Mirage, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 5,693 | #2449 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20398 of 50,301 | #31164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Palm Desert | Rancho Mirage |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Earl Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 41.2).
- •James Earl Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •James Earl Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •James Earl Carter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 81.7%).
- •Rancho Mirage Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •James Earl Carter Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 349.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Earl Carter Elementary better than Rancho Mirage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Earl Carter Elementary ranks higher (56.8 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Earl Carter Elementary and Rancho Mirage Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Earl Carter Elementary: 487. Rancho Mirage Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Earl Carter Elementary and Rancho Mirage Elementary rank in California?
James Earl Carter Elementary is 1542nd of 5,693 and Rancho Mirage Elementary is 2449th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).