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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Richard R. Oliphant Elementary

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 41-633 Gore Street, Indio, CA 92203-3178

(760) 834-3231 · www.dsusd.us

6/10
#2794
Rank 2794 out of 5,722
Top 49%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2692 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2726 · 52nd percentile
Science5/10 · #3198 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sitting in the sun-soaked Coachella Valley, Oliphant Elementary is a solid mid-tier choice in the Desert Sands Unified District, drawing families from the newer residential communities that have been growing steadily around north Indio. The school holds its own academically, with English and math scores right around the state median — a reassuring baseline for families settling into the area. If you're moving to one of the master-planned neighborhoods nearby and want a neighborhood school with a genuine community feel in a district that's been working hard to keep pace with rapid local growth, Oliphant is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

301 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
260 (86%)
White
16 (5%)
Other
25 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged229 (76%)
Students with Disabilities37 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

568
Enrollment
28.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
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 · #4413 · 27th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found