Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

77 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA

Desert Sands Unified School District

567 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Elvira Gutzwiller

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
20%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Annual Tuition
$0

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

20%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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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California Riverside County La Quinta 92253

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $990,158. 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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