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Benjamin Franklin Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
La Quinta, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students627
Student:Teacher21.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Benjamin Franklin
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
627
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in La Quinta, California. The school enrolls 627 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityLa Quinta
ZIP92253
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111011016

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment627
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino80.8%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
80.8%
Black
1.2%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)