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James Madison Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Indio, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students403
Student:Teacher23.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
James Madison
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
403
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

James Madison Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Indio, California. The school enrolls 403 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityIndio
ZIP92201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111009785

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment403
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino92.9%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
92.9%
Black
0.5%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)