Desert Garden Elementary

1900 South Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243

(760)352-2051

www.ecesd.org

358 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Garden Elementary, located at 1900 S. Sixth St. in El Centro, California, is a public school operating under the El Centro Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive learning environment.

As part of the El Centro Elementary School District, the school emphasizes student achievement and personal growth, preparing children for their future educational journeys. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or information regarding school policies and events can find comprehensive resources and updates on the district’s official website at http://www.ecesd.org.

358

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Garden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	349
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
349 (97.8%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Centro Elementary
Phone:	(760)352-2051
Website:	http://www.ecesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 73