Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in La Quinta, California. The school enrolls 627 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 share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Tärkeät tosiasiat
SectorPublic
Koulun tyyppiRegular
Tason Primary
Grade Span0–5
PiirikuntaDesert Sands Unified
County6065
Kaupungin kaupunkiLa Quinta
ZIP92253
Charter School -koulussa.No
Magnet School on Magnet School.No
Otsikko INo
NCES School ID061111011016
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment627
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino80.8%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)