Martin Van Buren Elementary

www.dsusd.us

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Van Buren Elementary is a public school located in Indio, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population in the Coachella Valley, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for future educational success. By focusing on foundational subjects such as literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment opportunities, Martin Van Buren Elementary strives to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with the district, the school also benefits from various resources aimed at supporting student well-being and maintaining high instructional standards.

529

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Van Buren Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	491
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
491 (92.8 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
White
7 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)775-3870
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 102

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 76