Serving 834 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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-5
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronald Reagan Elementary School's student population of 834 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronald Reagan Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3290 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Reagan Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School is ranked #3290 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ronald Reagan Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald Reagan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Elementary School, Gerald R. Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary School?
834 students attend Ronald Reagan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ronald Reagan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald Reagan Elementary School?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ronald Reagan Elementary School offer ?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ronald Reagan Elementary School part of?
Ronald Reagan Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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