- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indio, CA
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.
Federal NCES profile for Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061111014666
👥 S:T ratio 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Indio · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Indio, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111014666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061111014666 · Indio, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 17.3:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. 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 69
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.
69 students
What this shows Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. compares
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 20.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Desert Sands Unified reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.'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 high schools in Indio
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.
How many students attend Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.?
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indio, CA. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.?
28.1% of students at Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.?
The largest demographic group at Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Indio, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S.?
Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. rank among high schools in Indio?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S. ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Indio on the city page.
What other schools are in Desert Sands Unified?
Besides Desert Sands a.T.L.a.S., 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.