Harry S. Truman Elementary
La Quinta, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades K-5
2,671st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Harry S. Truman Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harry S. Truman Elementary 2,671st 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 63th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Harry S. Truman Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 327 students tested
Harry S. Truman Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 644 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.0% | 75.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 16.9% | 11.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 9.8% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Harry S. Truman Elementary
Typical home value $744K in zip 92253 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Harry S. Truman Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –John Adams Early Childhood Learning CenterDesert Sands Unified · 1 mi away
- 4Benjamin Franklin ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away3,556th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 28% - 3Mountain Vista ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 2.4 mi away4,013th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 6Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 2.5 mi away2,767th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 1James Madison ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.8 mi away5,423rd of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 9Gerald R. Ford ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.1 mi away1,129th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 4Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away3,811th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 1John F. Kennedy ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.6 mi away5,539th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harry S. Truman Elementary in?
Harry S. Truman Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in La Quinta, California.
Is Harry S. Truman Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harry S. Truman Elementary 2,671st 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 Harry S. Truman Elementary?
Hispanic 75%, White 11%, Two or more races 10%, Black 2% (644 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harry S. Truman 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.