Carrillo Ranch Elementary vs Desert Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Carrillo Ranch Elementary Indio, California | Desert Ridge Academy Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3239 of 5,693 | #901 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37860 of 50,301 | #13395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 459 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrillo Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 22.1).
- •Carrillo Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Carrillo Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Desert Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Carrillo Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.1).
- •Desert Ridge Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 459.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carrillo Ranch Elementary better than Desert Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carrillo Ranch Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carrillo Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrillo Ranch Elementary: 459. Desert Ridge Academy: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrillo Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge Academy rank in California?
Carrillo Ranch Elementary is 3239th of 5,693 and Desert Ridge Academy is 901st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).