Benjamin Franklin Elementary
La Quinta, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
3,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary 3,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 313 students tested
Benjamin Franklin Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 622 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.3% | 79.7% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 18.3% | 13.8% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Typical home value $744K in zip 92253 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –John Adams Early Childhood Learning CenterDesert Sands Unified · 0.3 mi away
- 6Harry S. Truman ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away2,671st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 9Gerald R. Ford ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.3 mi away1,129th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 6Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away2,767th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 3Mountain Vista ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away4,013th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 1James Madison ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.9 mi away5,423rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 8James Monroe ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 4.4 mi away1,527th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 4Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 4.5 mi away3,811th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in La Quinta, California.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary 3,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Hispanic 80%, White 14%, Two or more races 4%, Black 1% (622 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92253 is $744K 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.