Desert Garden Elementary School

1900 S. Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Garden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Garden Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Desert Garden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Garden Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5675 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert Garden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Garden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desert Garden Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Garden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Garden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Garden Elementary School is ranked #5675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Garden Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Garden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Garden Elementary School?
412 students attend Desert Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Desert Garden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Garden Elementary School?
Desert Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Garden Elementary School offer ?
Desert Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Garden Elementary School part of?
Desert Garden Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   3/16/2020
It's a really nice school you should enroll your children here.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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