Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Indio, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
2,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richard R. Oliphant Elementary 2,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2022 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 309 students tested
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 85.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 7.9% | 8.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Typical home value $559K in zip 92203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Andrew Jackson ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away5,211th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 16% - 1Herbert Hoover ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.6 mi away5,279th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 1Lyndon B. Johnson ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.9 mi away5,192nd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 4Carrillo Ranch ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2 mi away3,455th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 1John F. Kennedy ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.1 mi away5,539th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 12% - 1James Madison ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.9 mi away5,423rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 2Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.9 mi away5,073rd of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 18% - 4Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 3 mi away3,811th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary in?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Indio, California.
Is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richard R. Oliphant Elementary 2,638th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richard R. Oliphant Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, White 8%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1% (606 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richard R. Oliphant 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.