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 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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