Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
77 Calle Tampico,  La Quinta, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
3.9
567 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elvira Gutzwiller
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
4,683:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.6%
Hispanic
77.9%
White
15%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/26/2023
We just moved to the area a little over a year ago. My sons have both received the support and care they needed in their academics and have thrived at this school! The teachers, para-educators, principal, and staff have all shown care and support for my kids and the students at Franklin. My wife and...
5.0 parent
5/11/2017
The staff is very professional and the teachers are all wonderful!
1.0 parent
3/15/2017
This school by far is the WORST front office staff!!! my child is ignored and treated rude by the front desk person on a daily basis i have had it with her she need replaced ASAP THAT SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED PERIOD!! Teachers seem to be pretty good definitely not fond of the PE teacher all i hear hi...
5.0 parent
8/29/2015
We love our school! Great staff and teachers! Clean environment and quiet area of town!

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in La Quinta, CA, in the La Quinta neighborhood, and is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 567 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $999,839. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Quinta High School, Desert Christian Academy, Jewish Community School of the Desert, and more. Learn more about what La Quinta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.

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