Benjamin Franklin Elementary

School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located in La Quinta, California, is a key part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility within the classroom and the broader community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district network, which allows it to provide students with consistent educational standards and access to various support resources. With its location in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to create a supportive partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. For those looking for more specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or registration, the district’s official website at http://www.dsusd.us serves as the primary portal for current school information.
619
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
24.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic482
Black11
Asian3
Two or More27
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    482 (78.0 %)
  • White
    93 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
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)238-9424
Website: http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 438
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 119
Grade 1 109
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 107
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten119
Grade 1109
Grade 2102
Grade 3107
Grade 485
Grade 597
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28245.6%
Male33654.3%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)