County program record

Riverside County, California

26 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

California locally controlled gifted education

California no longer operates a categorical statewide GATE program; gifted education decisions and funding are locally controlled.

What this means for families: Use the district-reported federal indicator below as a starting point, then verify current services locally.

Coverage
Local option
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Coachella Valley Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Education

The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is offered to students in grades three through six who have been identified as academically gifted through state and district testing.

How services work: GATE students are clustered in the general education classroom to receive differentiated instruction from GATE-trained teachers.

How students are identified: The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is offered to students in grades three through six who have been identified as academically gifted through state and district testing.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Desert Sands Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Education

This is not a pull out program however, classroom instruction begins with the grade level core curriculum and is differentiated based upon student need and ability ensuring positive motivation and the intellectual growth of gifted students.

How services work: This is not a pull out program however, classroom instruction begins with the grade level core curriculum and is differentiated based upon student need and ability ensuring positive motivation and the intellectual growth of gifted students.

How students are identified: The GATE support systems are designed to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students identified in grades 3-12, and to maximize their academic and social development.

Grades
Grades 3-12
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Palm Springs Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Palm Springs Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Banning Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Education

The purpose of the Banning Unified GATE Program is to provide an enriched and differentiated curriculum to gifted and talented students.

How services work: The special needs of gifted and talented students require the services of certificated teachers who have the knowledge, training in providing a differentiated curriculum, and an understanding of the unique characteristics of gifted students including their social and emotional needs.

How students are identified: Final identification and qualification for the program is determined by the District GATE Office.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Temecula Valley Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Temecula Valley Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Corona-Norco Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Education

The selection process for the Gifted and Talented Program includes a comprehensive look at each student’s abilities and the results of the NNAT3.

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How students are identified: CNUSD is in the process of identifying students for the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Lake Elsinore Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
San Jacinto Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in San Jacinto Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Riverside Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Riverside Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Moreno Valley Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Education

To conform to Moreno Valley Unified School District's Gifted and Talented Education Policy, students who demonstrate exceptional characteristics, academic performance, or talent are assessed and identified as GATE.

How services work: Teachers of GATE students provide instruction in the core content areas that is differentiated for depth and complexity.

How students are identified: To conform to Moreno Valley Unified School District's Gifted and Talented Education Policy, students who demonstrate exceptional characteristics, academic performance, or talent are assessed and identified as GATE.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Menifee Union School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Menifee Union School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Val Verde Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Val Verde Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Perris Elementary School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Perris Elementary School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Jurupa Unified School District

Gifted Education

HOME Our District EDUCATION SERVICES GATE Characteristics of Gifted Learners .

How services work: HOME / OUR DISTRICT / EDUCATION SERVICES / GATE / Pages / Characteristics-of-Gifted-Learners Left Menu .

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Alvord Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Alvord Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Romoland Elementary School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Romoland Elementary School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Colton Joint Unified School District

Gifted and Talented Program (2023-24 CRDC reported)

In the mandatory 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection, at least one school in Colton Joint Unified School District reported offering a gifted and talented program. The federal indicator does not provide the local program name, grade span, eligibility rules, or current availability.

Research scope: At least one school reported a gifted program in the mandatory 2023–24 federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Local details and current availability still require confirmation.

How services work: District-reported federal survey indicator; confirm the current local delivery model directly with the district.

How students are identified: Local criteria were not captured by this federal indicator and require district confirmation.

Grades
At least one district school reported a program
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Federal survey classification

Desert Center Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Palo Verde Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Hemet Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Murrieta Valley Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Perris Union High School District (9-12)

Federal survey match pending

This 2024-25 NCES district identifier did not match a 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection LEA record. The difference may reflect an agency opening, closure, consolidation, or identifier change across data vintages.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Beaumont Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Perris Union High School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Nuview Union Elementary School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District

No gifted program reported in 2023-24 CRDC

No school in this LEA reported offering a gifted and talented program in the 2023-24 Civil Rights Data Collection. This is a survey finding, not proof that the district currently offers no acceleration, enrichment, or advanced coursework.

Reference year
2023-24
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 1,736.07 sq miNo gifted program reported
  2. 1,059.34 sq miNo gifted program reported
  3. 944.04 sq miLocal program reviewed
  4. 768.03 sq miLocal program reviewed
  5. 645.06 sq miNo gifted program reported
  6. 490.48 sq miReported in federal survey
  7. 303.21 sq miLocal program reviewed
  8. 167.55 sq miNo gifted program reported
  9. 156.47 sq miReported in federal survey
  10. 142.92 sq miLocal program reviewed
  11. 132.66 sq miSurvey match pending
  12. 129.36 sq miReported in federal survey
  13. 89.98 sq miReported in federal survey
  14. 89.22 sq miReported in federal survey
  15. 75.36 sq miLocal program reviewed
  16. 73.54 sq miNo gifted program reported
  17. 58.61 sq miReported in federal survey
  18. 56.2 sq miReported in federal survey
  19. 48.96 sq miReported in federal survey
  20. 48.96 sq miNo gifted program reported
  21. 42.89 sq miNo gifted program reported
  22. 42.07 sq miLocal program reviewed
  23. 31.49 sq miReported in federal survey
  24. 31.16 sq miReported in federal survey
  25. 9.32 sq miReported in federal survey
  26. 8.07 sq miNo gifted program reported
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