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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

John F. Kennedy Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 45-100 Clinton Street, Indio, CA 92201-3807

(760) 775-3840 · www.dsusd.us

1/10
#5610
Rank 5610 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5669 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5528 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #5270 · 6th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Indio in the eastern Coachella Valley, Kennedy Elementary serves a tight-knit community where families are deeply rooted in the area's agricultural and cultural heritage. The school faces some real academic challenges, particularly in English and Math, making it a school where parent involvement and supplemental support at home can make a meaningful difference for kids. Families drawn to the warmth of desert community life — with Indio's festivals, local culture, and affordable cost of living — will find a school that reflects the neighborhood it serves, and where dedicated teachers are working hard in a community that needs them.

Student Demographics

202 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
195 (97%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners102 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (94%)
Students with Disabilities30 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

390
Enrollment
20.7
Teachers (FTE)
18.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
16.8
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 Programs4/10 · #3808 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found