James Monroe Elementary
Bermuda Dunes, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
James Monroe Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 73th in 2025.
James Monroe Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 293 students tested
James Monroe Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 537 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.9% | 65.5% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 38.1% | 23.5% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 5.2% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 1.3% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near James Monroe Elementary
Typical home value $559K in zip 92203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Monroe Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Gerald R. Ford ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away1,129th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 6Ronald Reagan ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.5 mi away2,499th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 6Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 2 mi away2,767th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 4Carrillo Ranch ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.8 mi away3,455th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 1James Madison ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.2 mi away5,423rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 1Lyndon B. Johnson ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away5,192nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 1John F. Kennedy ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.5 mi away5,539th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 12% - 6Harry S. Truman ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.9 mi away2,671st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Monroe Elementary in?
James Monroe Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Bermuda Dunes, California.
Is James Monroe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, White 24%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (537 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92203 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.