Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

77-800 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
80%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
14%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S. Truman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
571 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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