Below Average
#8551 of 9,539 schools in CA
Harry S. Truman Elementary
Elementary School · Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta, CA
A Desert Sands Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
78-870 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA 92253
- Math 37% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry S. Truman Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry S. Truman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,130/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Quinta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,397
Median home value
$612,800
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Christian FellowshipPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| La Quinta Christian Fellowship SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| George Washington CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 756 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Desert Sands Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #23 of 33
- District spending per student
- $17,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry S. Truman Elementary is listed in Desert Sands Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry S. Truman Elementary
Harry S. Truman Elementary is a public elementary school in La Quinta, CA, part of Desert Sands Unified, serving approximately 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry S. Truman Elementary
What grades does Harry S. Truman Elementary serve?
Harry S. Truman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elementary?
Harry S. Truman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry S. Truman Elementary rank in CA?
Harry S. Truman Elementary ranks #8,551 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harry S. Truman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry S. Truman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harry S. Truman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry S. Truman Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harry S. Truman Elementary a charter school?
No, Harry S. Truman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry S. Truman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harry S. Truman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry S. Truman Elementary?
80.3% of students at Harry S. Truman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (760) 777-4230
- Area population (ZIP 92253)
- 38,281
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92253; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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