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First School Of The Desert

69-440 Mccallum Way, Cathedral City, CA, 92234-0922 -

School Notes Overview:

First School provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education. At First School your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program. First School provides a perfect balance of academic and social instruction. As educators we feel it is imperative to communicate the goals of First School. Our standards are high but realistic. Our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation. In addition to the academic approach we develop your children’s social skills. Combining our emphasis on academic and social skills leads to well-balanced results. Your child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to confront the challenges they will face in the elementary school years. First School of the Desert strives to promote the advancement of young children through an unwavering dedication to the welfare and education of preschool students. Our mission success is achieved by creating a learning environment of fun and happiness. We devotedly endeavor to advance the development of young children through a concerted effort of professional teamwork....

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School Overview:

	First School Of The Desert
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Riverside County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	91 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 80 students
	Kind - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:91	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	247 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

First School provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education. At First School your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program. First School provides a perfect balance of academic and social instruction. As educators we feel it is imperative to communicate the goals of First School. Our standards are high but realistic. Our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation. In addition to the academic approach we develop your children’s social skills. Combining our emphasis on academic and social skills leads to well-balanced results. Your child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to confront the challenges they will face in the elementary school years. First School of the Desert strives to promote the advancement of young children through an unwavering dedication to the welfare and education of preschool students. Our mission success is achieved by creating a learning environment of fun and happiness. We devotedly endeavor to advance the development of young children through a concerted effort of professional teamwork.
Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

In the News:

In Case Your Child's School Is Shutdown (KPSP Local 2)
posted on May 2, 2009 at 02:09:26 am
When Riverside County orders a school closure for H1N1, the action is immediate and without much warning for parents. It happened with Indio High School, Della Lindley Elementary School in Thousand Palms, and Thousand Palms Child Care Center. All parents should keep a few things in mind just in case other schools are shut down.
More younger children obese; trend affects Coachella Valley (The Desert Sun)
posted on April 7, 2009 at 08:22:18 am
Nurse practitioner Rose Donnelly treated an 8-year-old boy Monday who is about 4 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds. A child of his age and height should weigh 70 pounds, she said.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92234)	School Zip (92234)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,129 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	32%
Population Average Age	32 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$38,964	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	24 years old	41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92234) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	55% / 45%