- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indio, CA
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061111011244
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Indio · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Indio, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111011244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061111011244 · Indio, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 23.7:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy 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 592
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
592 students
What this shows Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy compares
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.1%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Desert Sands Unified reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy'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
Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
Standard public school
748 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 20.7:1 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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
How many students attend Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indio, CA. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
68.9% of students at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Indio, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy rank among elementary schools in Indio?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks #9 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 Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy, 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.