Ronald Reagan Elementary

39-800 Liberty Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92211

www.dsusd.us

834 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ronald Reagan Elementary is a public school located in Palm Desert, California, and is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the Coachella Valley places it within a supportive community environment, where the school functions as a hub for both educational development and local engagement.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing the resources provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, Ronald Reagan Elementary incorporates modern instructional strategies and technology to enhance the classroom experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the district’s official website, which serves as a central portal for school-related communication.

834

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ronald Reagan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	572
Black	14
Asian	15
Two or More	61
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
572 (68.6 %)
White
164 (19.7 %)
Two or More
61 (7.3 %)
Asian
15 (1.8 %)
Black
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)772-0456
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 1 136

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ronald Reagan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	176
Grade 1	136
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	136
Grade 4	125
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ronald Reagan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	46.3%
Male	448	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)