Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Van Buren 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Van Buren Elementary serves the southwest part of Indio, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Van Buren Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Van Buren 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 Martin Van Buren Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#5257 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
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 Martin Van Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School is ranked #5257 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Van Buren Elementary School?
533 students attend Martin Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Martin Van Buren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Van Buren Elementary School?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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