Benjamin Franklin Elementary

School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located in La Quinta, California, is a key part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility within the classroom and the broader community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district network, which allows it to provide students with consistent educational standards and access to various support resources. With its location in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to create a supportive partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. For those looking for more specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or registration, the district’s official website at http://www.dsusd.us serves as the primary portal for current school information.
627
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White85
Hispanic503
Black10
Asian2
Two or More25
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    503 (80.2%)
  • White
    85 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.0%)
  • Black
    10 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Desert Sands Unified
Phone: (760)238-9424
Website: http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 438
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 121
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 97
Grade 3 113
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten121
Grade 190
Grade 297
Grade 3113
Grade 4104
Grade 5102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28445.3%
Male34354.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)