Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Franklin Elementary serves the southwest area of La Quinta, CA, encompassing approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Chargers colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is ranked #5974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
627 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, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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