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Harry S. Truman Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 78-870 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA 92253-2400

(760) 777-4230 · www.dsusd.us

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5/10
#3062
Rank 3062 out of 5,722
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3052 · 47th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3238 · 43rd percentile
Science6/10 · #2792 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the sun-soaked Coachella Valley, Harry S. Truman Elementary sits in La Quinta, a desert community known for its golf resorts, mountain backdrops, and a tight-knit family-friendly vibe that sets it apart from the busier parts of the Inland Empire. Truman lands right in the middle of the pack academically within Desert Sands Unified, making it a solid neighborhood school for families who value consistency and community over cutthroat competition. It's a good fit for parents who want their kids rooted in a warm, suburban desert setting where the outdoors is practically part of the curriculum and the community tends to rally around its local schools.

Student Demographics

324 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
237 (73%)
White
48 (15%)
Asian
6 (2%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
27 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners71 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged271 (84%)
Students with Disabilities53 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

635
Enrollment
28.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
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 · #4463 · 26th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found