Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public K-5

 39-800 Liberty Dr.
       Palm Desert, CA  92211-9300


(760) 772-0456

District: Desert Sands Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1807th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,880 Help


Students who attend Ronald Reagan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Ridge Academy
High:    Shadow Hills High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.8 Help
Number of students:  834

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.6%
White:
19.7%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Compare Details Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ronald Reagan Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Desert Sands Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.6%), White (19.7%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary is 26.8. 16 elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronald Reagan Elementary is $7,880. 12 elementary schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ronald Reagan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronald Reagan Elementary 1807th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ronald Reagan Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Desert Sands Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Sands Unified 972nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 49.59 2356th 5113 53.9%
2008 43.46 2754th 5113 46.1%
2009 61.13 1863rd 5193 64.1%
2010 52.22 2435th 5314 54.2%
2011 71.74 1412th 5377 73.7%
2012 66.22 1717th 5390 68.1%
2013 62.08 1995th 5530 63.9%
2015 47.38 2598th 5611 53.7%
2016 60.02 1991st 5614 64.5%
2017 66.01 1754th 5692 69.2%
2018 69.42 1596th 5662 71.8%
2019 67.10 1739th 5789 70.0%
2022 54.24 2333rd 5883 60.3%
2023 64.82 1801st 5848 69.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 687th 3246 78.8%
2019 59.41 849th 3275 74.1%
2022 37.32 2016th 3311 39.1%
2023 58.00 857th 3240 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.55 1168th 2416 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 1612th 5084 68.3%
2019 39.59 3155th 5173 39.0%
2022 62.38 1544th 5264 70.7%
2023 70.48 1197th 5355 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 1620th 5413 70.1%
2019 70.40 1481st 5492 73.0%
2022 47.48 2552nd 5635 54.7%
2023 62.18 1833rd 5595 67.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 694th 2128 67.4%
2019 41.95 1229th 2585 52.5%
2022 34.86 1273rd 2227 42.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.65 1536th 5431 71.7%
2019 61.63 1886th 5510 65.8%
2022 59.24 1999th 5663 64.7%
2023 64.91 1721st 5627 69.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.41 982nd 4830 79.7%
2019 71.00 1121st 4963 77.4%
2022 61.53 1549th 5084 69.5%
2023 73.33 1016th 5079 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ronald Reagan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.38 926th 2737 66.2%
2019 66.84 948th 2834 66.5%
2022 36.70 1834th 2726 32.7%
2023 54.36 1309th 2659 50.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 5, 2010

Open Quote This school is an empty shell. My daughter came here for two years as a girl scout and thought it was the greatest. Then we had to move, so we moved to where we could have her attend Ronald Reagan. Beautiful campus, but the staff is lacking. There are alot of young unexperienced teachers. The parent teacher conference is run by the student. My daughter has always been a happy kid, liking school. All ended since September. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 174 4 17 232 2 n/a n/a 49 478
2008 249 7 28 331 4 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 272 15 27 366 4 0 31 0 715
2010 303 20 25 416 4 0 11 0 779
2011 298 19 29 456 3 0 14 0 819
2012 303 19 27 490 3 1 27 0 870
2013 305 20 28 483 6 1 34 0 877
2014 293 18 19 520 4 0 41 0 895
2015 324 19 23 562 4 0 49 0 981
2016 299 11 21 560 4 0 53 0 948
2017 276 16 23 569 4 0 53 0 941
2018 269 9 20 545 6 1 42 0 892
2019 249 16 27 541 4 2 43 0 882
2020 247 18 29 516 4 2 48 0 864
2021 202 16 24 529 3 2 47 0 823
2022 177 16 18 522 4 2 62 0 801
2023 164 14 15 572 6 2 61 0 834

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 478 25.6 18.7 45.9
2008 619 32.4 19.1 48
2009 715 35.6 19.0 43.8
2010 779 35.6 21.8 39.8
2011 819 n/a n/a 44.9
2012 870 33.2 26.2 n/a
2013 877 32.2 27.2 59.6
2014 895 33.0 27.1 48.9
2015 981 36.0 27.2 52.4
2016 948 38.0 24.9 50.4
2017 941 35.5 26.5 50.4
2018 892 36.0 24.7 52.8
2019 882 35.0 25.2 50.8
2020 864 n/a n/a 53.7
2021 823 33.0 24.9 52.5
2022 801 33.0 24.2 61.9
2023 834 31.0 26.8 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ronald Reagan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 478 25.6 18.7 45.9
2008 619 32.4 19.1 48
2009 715 35.6 19.0 43.8
2010 779 35.6 21.8 39.8
2011 819 n/a n/a 44.9
2012 870 33.2 26.2 n/a
2013 877 32.2 27.2 59.6
2014 895 33.0 27.1 48.9
2015 981 36.0 27.2 52.4
2016 948 38.0 24.9 50.4
2017 941 35.5 26.5 50.4
2018 892 36.0 24.7 52.8
2019 882 35.0 25.2 50.8
2020 864 n/a n/a 53.7
2021 823 33.0 24.9 52.5
2022 801 33.0 24.2 61.9
2023 834 31.0 26.8 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ronald Reagan Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%98.0%99.0%96.0%95.0%
201397.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201497.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201596.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201696.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201993.0%1.0%1.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%96.0%
202096.1%1.3%2.0%98.0%98.0%96.7%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ronald Reagan Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,880

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronald Reagan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1739th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1801st of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ronald Reagan Elementary)66.256.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)54.137.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ronald Reagan Elementary)61.750.4
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)56.338
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ronald Reagan Elementary)54.447.3
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)53.438.1
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ronald Reagan Elementary)5038.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)48.433.5
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ronald Reagan Elementary)58.558.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)52.542.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ronald Reagan Elementary)46.238.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)37.126.2
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ronald Reagan Elementary)36.243.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Desert Sands Unified)27.827.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students882834
 5.4%
African American1614
 12.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian2715
 44.4%
Hispanic541572
 5.7%
Pacific Islander22
White249164
 34.1%
Two or More Races4361
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%53.2%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald Reagan Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 834 students attended Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Students at Ronald Reagan Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Ronald Reagan Elementary ranks 1807th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ronald Reagan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Ridge Academy
High : Shadow Hills High


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