Carrillo Ranch Elementary

www.dsusd.us

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carrillo Ranch Elementary is a public school located in Indio, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. The campus environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building meaningful relationships with their peers and educators.

The school is committed to integrating modern educational practices with a student-centered approach to ensure that all learners are prepared for their future academic journeys. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, Carrillo Ranch Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through a combination of classroom instruction, community involvement, and a focus on character development, the school aims to create a positive, engaging atmosphere that prepares children for success both inside and outside the classroom.

459

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	419
Black	6
Asian	11
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
419 (91.3%)
White
15 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)238-9700
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 79

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	52.1%
Male	220	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)