Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies

School Overview
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies, located in Indio, California, is a public school within the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school is distinguished by its focused "International Studies" theme, which aims to provide students with a global perspective. By integrating international themes into the core curriculum, the school encourages students to develop an awareness of different cultures, languages, and global issues, preparing them to be informed and engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school emphasizes academic excellence alongside personal growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. As part of the Desert Sands Unified School District, it follows the district’s standards for comprehensive education while leveraging its unique thematic focus to differentiate the student experience. With its commitment to high educational standards and cultural literacy, Amelia Earhart Elementary serves as a foundational institution for primary students in the Indio community, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning and a deep understanding of the diverse global landscape.
782
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Demographic Student Count
White184
Hispanic513
Black5
Asian21
Two or More58
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    513 (65.6 %)
  • White
    184 (23.5 %)
  • Two or More
    58 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    21 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.6 %)
  • 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)200-3720
Website: http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 356
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 131
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 142
Grade 1 124
Grade 2 126
Grade 3 123
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten142
Grade 1124
Grade 2126
Grade 3123
Grade 4120
Grade 5147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39049.9%
Male39250.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)