Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronald Reagan Elementary serves the southwest part of the Palm Desert, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 16.6 square miles. Families within this zone are typically just 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 4.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronald Reagan Elementary School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald Reagan Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2996 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
74%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Reagan Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ronald Reagan Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald Reagan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Elementary School, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary School?
808 students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ronald Reagan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald Reagan Elementary School?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ronald Reagan Elementary School offer ?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ronald Reagan Elementary School part of?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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