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Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 77-800 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253-3841

(760) 238-9424 · www.dsusd.us

4/10
#3551
Rank 3551 out of 5,722
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3514 · 39th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3985 · 30th percentile
Science6/10 · #2674 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the sun-soaked streets of La Quinta, Benjamin Franklin Elementary sits in one of the Coachella Valley's fastest-growing family communities, where new neighborhoods and a strong sense of local pride continue to take shape. The school shows some real bright spots in science, which may appeal to families looking for kids who like hands-on, exploratory learning. Families who are actively engaged in their child's education and willing to seek out enrichment opportunities alongside what the school offers will likely get the most out of what Franklin has to offer.

Student Demographics

303 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
240 (79%)
White
41 (14%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners53 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged253 (83%)
Students with Disabilities44 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

627
Enrollment
31.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
20.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4374 · 28th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found