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James Madison Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 50-800 Desert Club Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253-4260

(760) 775-3850 · www.dsusd.us

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1/10
#5416
Rank 5416 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5263 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5408 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #5186 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

La Quinta is a sun-soaked desert community in the Coachella Valley, known for its golf resorts and mountain views, but families living near James Madison Elementary face real academic challenges — the school ranks in the bottom tier statewide across English, math, and science. It may appeal most to families who are deeply embedded in the local community and looking to get involved in supporting a school that has significant room to grow. Those willing to supplement at home or seek additional enrichment resources will likely find that necessary here.

Student Demographics

169 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
149 (88%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
16 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged155 (92%)
Students with Disabilities37 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

403
Enrollment
19.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.6
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 · #4395 · 27th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found