Abraham Lincoln Elementary

74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260

www.dsusd.us

607 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Palm Desert, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a district-run institution, it benefits from the resources, professional development, and educational policies established by DSUSD to help students meet state and local achievement goals.

The school is deeply integrated into the Palm Desert area and works to engage both students and their families through various extracurricular activities and academic programs. By leveraging the digital resources and administrative support provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, Abraham Lincoln Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and student resources by visiting their official website at http://www.dsusd.us.

607

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	482
Black	7
Asian	18
Two or More	19
American Indian	5

Hispanic
482 (79.4%)
White
76 (12.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.1%)
Asian
18 (3.0%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)

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)862-4340
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 109

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	48.8%
Male	311	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)