James Monroe Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bermuda Dunes, California 92203 · Desert Sands Unified
#1089 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#14536 of 50,301 nationally
About James Monroe Elementary
James Monroe Elementary is a public elementary located in Bermuda Dunes, in the Desert Sands Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 562 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1089th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 562.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Monroe Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Monroe Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Gerald R. Ford Elementary
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Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies
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John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
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1,099 students · 3.3 km away
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students · 3.4 km away
Shadow Hills High
Indio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students · 3.6 km away
La Quinta High
La Quinta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,425 students · 3.7 km away
Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 4.4 km away
Indio Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students · 5.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe Elementary a good school?
James Monroe Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1089 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary ranks #1089 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #14536 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary?
James Monroe Elementary had 562 students in 2025.
Is James Monroe Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Monroe Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Monroe Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Monroe Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.