Richard R. Oliphant Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Indio, CA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA SchoolScore™ F (49.4)
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Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Indio, CA 92203
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ F (49.4)
568
Students
26.0
Teachers
21.8:1
Student:Teacher
(760)834-3231
Phone
http://www.dsusd.us
Website

Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is a public school administered by the Desert Sands Unified district in Indio, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 568 students enrolled; a 21.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
568.0
State avg: 467.0
▲ 22% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.85:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
76.4%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
NCESSCH ID
061111014222
State School ID
CA-3367058-0136770
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
41-633 Gore St.
City
Indio
State
California
ZIP Code
92203
County
Riverside County
Metro Area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0625
State Leg. Upper
06018
State Leg. Lower
06036
Latitude
33.74674
Longitude
-116.22621
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
568
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 434 76.4%
Not Applicable 258 45.4%
District Info
District Name
Desert Sands Unified
LEAID
0611110
State LEA ID
CA-3367058
Phone
(760)777-4200
Website
http://www.dsusd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
La Quinta
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$646,780K
Federal Revenue
$52,815K
State Revenue
$357,050K
Local Revenue
$236,915K
Total Expenditure
$513,153K
Instruction Exp.
$269,757K
Support Services
$163,340K
Other Current Exp.
$17,197K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Richard R. Oliphant Elementary

1
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Indio · Elementary
1 mi
2
Herbert Hoover Elementary
Indio · Elementary
1.5 mi
3
Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S.
Indio · High
1.7 mi
4
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Indio · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
Amistad High (Continuation)
Indio · High
1.8 mi
6
Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Indio · Elementary
1.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Richard R. Oliphant Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Richard R. Oliphant Elementary?
568 students are enrolled at Richard R. Oliphant Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Richard R. Oliphant Elementary have?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary has 26.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.8:1.
What grades does Richard R. Oliphant Elementary serve?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary a charter school?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary located in?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is located in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Richard R. Oliphant Elementary belong to?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district.
How much does Desert Sands Unified spend per student?
The Desert Sands Unified district spends approximately $903,438,380 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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