How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | Palm Desert Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | La Quinta, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,298 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.8:1 | 27.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.9% | 45.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | Palm Desert Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,014 | $18,014 |
| District | Desert Sands Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | Palm Desert Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.6% | 34.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.2% | 51.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | Palm Desert Charter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 2985.7:1 | 404.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.7% | 26.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.