Andrew Jackson Elementary

www.dsusd.us

748 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Elementary is a public school located in Indio, California, serving as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success in middle school and beyond.

As a vital part of the Indio neighborhood, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active partnership with families. Through the Desert Sands Unified School District's broader resources, Andrew Jackson Elementary offers various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and foster a positive school culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the district's website serves as the primary resource for updates and parent communication.

748

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	691
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
691 (92.4 %)
Two or More
23 (3.1 %)
White
21 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)775-3830
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 176

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 105