Della S. Lindley Elementary

31-495 Robert Rd.
Thousand Palms, CA 92276

552 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Della S. Lindley Elementary, located in Thousand Palms, California, is a public school serving students in the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By leveraging a variety of educational resources and programs, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while fostering a sense of community and school pride among students, families, and staff.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Della S. Lindley Elementary places a significant focus on student well-being and engagement. The school actively encourages parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students have access to the support they need to thrive. Through its dedicated faculty and structured learning initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a foundation of literacy, critical thinking, and social responsibility, helping its young learners develop the skills necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.

552

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Della S. Lindley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	493
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
493 (89.3%)
White
35 (6.3%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)343-7570
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 100

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 106