James Madison Elementary

50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253

www.dsusd.us

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Madison Elementary is a public school located in Indio, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the larger district, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Indio community, acting as a foundational institution for elementary-aged children in the area. Like other schools within the Desert Sands Unified School District, James Madison Elementary focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging student engagement through various school programs. Families looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive details on the official website at http://www.dsusd.us.

377

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	332
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	27

Hispanic
332 (88.1 %)
Two or More
27 (7.2 %)
White
11 (2.9 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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)775-3850
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 65

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Madison Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Madison Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	47.7%
Male	197	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)