Desert Sands Unified · Palm Desert, CA 92260
74-200 Rutledge Way
(760)862-4320
1,347
Students
49.0
Teachers (FTE)
27.5:1
Student/Teacher
60%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Free / Reduced Lunch Rate
How this is rated
Measures the share of students from economically disadvantaged households. Good: under 30% · Note: 30–59% · Alert: 60% or higher60% of students qualify (812 of 1,347)
Student-Teacher Ratio
How this is rated
Lower ratios generally indicate more individual attention per student. Good: 20:1 or better · Note: 20–25:1 · Alert: above 25:127.5 students per teacher (1,347 students, 49.0 FTE teachers)
School Type
GoodRegular
Title I Program
How this is rated
Title I schools receive federal funding to support students from low-income families. School-wide and targeted assistance programs indicate higher concentrations of economic need.Unknown
School Level
InfoElementary
Charter School
InfoYes — charter school
Data from NCES Common Core of Data (2022–23). NCESSCH: 061111001231. Verify current details with the school or district directly.