Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bubbling Wells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bubbling Wells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bubbling Wells Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bobcats! All members of Bubbling Wells Elementary School will work collaboratively as a learning community to ignite individual passion to support academic achievement.
School Rankings
Bubbling Wells Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bubbling Wells Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8135 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bubbling Wells Elementary School's ranking?
Bubbling Wells Elementary School is ranked #8135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bubbling Wells Elementary School often compared to?
Bubbling Wells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School, Cabot Yerxa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bubbling Wells Elementary School?
637 students attend Bubbling Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bubbling Wells Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bubbling Wells Elementary School?
Bubbling Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bubbling Wells Elementary School offer ?
Bubbling Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bubbling Wells Elementary School part of?
Bubbling Wells Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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