Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard R. Oliphant 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4589 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Desert Sands Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School's ranking?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School is ranked #4589 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School?
568 students attend Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School offer ?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School part of?
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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