Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dwight Eisenhower 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 was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School?
474 students attend Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School?
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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