James Madison Elementary
Indio, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
5,423rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
James Madison Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Madison Elementary 5,423rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
James Madison Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 213 students tested
James Madison Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.2% | 85.9% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 9.3% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near James Madison Elementary
Typical home value $470K in zip 92201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Madison Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1John F. Kennedy ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 0.8 mi away5,539th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 12% - 1Lyndon B. Johnson ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1 mi away5,192nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 4Carrillo Ranch ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away3,455th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 4Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away3,811th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 6Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away2,767th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 1Herbert Hoover ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.4 mi away5,279th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 3Mountain Vista ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 1.9 mi away4,013th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 2Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.3 mi away5,073rd of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Madison Elementary in?
James Madison Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Indio, California.
Is James Madison Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Madison Elementary 5,423rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Madison Elementary?
Hispanic 86%, Two or more races 9%, White 2%, Black 1% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Madison Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92201 is $470K 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.