Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Madison 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
James Madison 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 James Madison Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#8848 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Elementary School's ranking?
James Madison Elementary School is ranked #8848 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Madison Elementary School?
403 students attend James Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James Madison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Elementary School?
James Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Madison Elementary School offer ?
James Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Madison Elementary School part of?
James Madison Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School 🌞
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School (Spring Break)
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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