- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indio, CA
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061111008766
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Indio · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Indio, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111008766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061111008766 · Indio, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 23.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,425 students
- Palm Desert Hi
Palm Desert High
2,079 students
- Indio High
Indio High
1,962 students
- Shadow Hills H
Shadow Hills High
1,650 students
- Palm Desert Ch
Palm Desert Charter Middle
1,298 students
- This school 748
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
748 students
What this shows Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies compares
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 22.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desert Sands Unified reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,962
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Indio
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Standard public school
592 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies has 748 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indio, CA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies?
42.3% of students at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Indio, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies rank among elementary schools in Indio?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Indio, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indio on the city page.
What other schools are in Desert Sands Unified?
Besides Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies, Desert Sands Unified also operates La Quinta High (2,425 students), Palm Desert High (2,079 students), and Indio High (1,962 students). See the Desert Sands Unified district page for the complete list.