James Monroe Elementary

42-100 Yucca Ln.
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203

www.dsusd.us

581 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Monroe Elementary, located in Bermuda Dunes, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, focusing on foundational learning and the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Desert Sands Unified community, James Monroe Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies into the classroom. The school is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bermuda Dunes community, which helps to create a well-rounded experience for students. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to academic excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging campus where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

581

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	358
Black	11
Asian	18
Two or More	32
American Indian	8

Hispanic
358 (61.6 %)
White
154 (26.5 %)
Two or More
32 (5.5 %)
Asian
18 (3.1 %)
Black
11 (1.9 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)

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)772-4130
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 94

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Monroe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Monroe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	49.2%
Male	295	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)