Harry S. Truman Elementary School

Harry S. Truman Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
78 Ave 50 Ave,  La Quinta, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
5.0
663 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carol Bishop
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
548:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Hispanic
74.5%
White
12.2%
Two or more races
9%
Black
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/3/2017
My kids have only gone to this school. I've been a Truman Tiger mom for going on 6 years now. I love the Principle I love the staff in the office The counselors are great my kids love and confide in the yard supervisors. Great curriculum!!!!
5.0 parent
10/22/2013
Both my daughter & son go here. My daughter is a 1st grader with Mrs Machado. She is awesome. My son is in kinder with Mrs Streeter. Another amazing teacher. Mrs Bishop continues to be a outstanding principle. Very involved and caring. Proud to be a parent of this school.
5.0 parent
4/1/2010

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Harry S. Truman 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 663 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Harry S. Truman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $989,952. 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary School.

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