Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
67
Total Schools
36,549
Total Enrollment
PK-AE
Grade Range
School Breakdown
0
Preschools
27
Elementary
Schools
9
Middle
Schools
13
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
2236%
2134%
1830%
School Types
By Type
Public
64Charter
3Private
0By Level
Elementary
27Middle
9High
13Reviews (Aggregated)
3.5
Average Rating
418
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
Hispanic / Latino
56%
White
35%
Asian
3%
Two or More Races
3%
Black / African American
2%
Gender Distribution
51%Male
49%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
49%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.3
Overall5.1
Test Scores—
Equity5.4
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
20.1
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1040
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
11%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
36% (22)
Average
34% (21)
Above Average
30% (18)
Ira Independent School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Ira Independent School District
67 schoolsElementary Schools
(27)7
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementarypublic•607 students
4
Allegheny Valley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•209 students
6
Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
Elementarypublic•748 students
3
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•750 students
6
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Elementarypublic•627 students
6
Carrillo Ranch Elementary School
Elementarypublic•459 students
Craddock/Miller Elementary School
Elementarypublic•434 students
6
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Elementarypublic•592 students
8
Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementarypublic•315 students
8
George Washington Charter School
Elementarycharter•746 students
9
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
Elementarypublic•598 students
5
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Elementarypublic•635 students
3
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementarypublic•326 students
8
James Earl Carter Elementary School
Elementarypublic•487 students
3
James Madison Elementary School
Elementarypublic•403 students
7
James Monroe Elementary School
Elementarypublic•562 students
John Adams Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementarypublic0
1
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Elementarypublic•390 students
8
Leighton Elementary School
Elementarypublic•658 students
4
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•560 students
8
Martin Van Buren Elementary School
Elementarypublic•533 students
9
Paramount Cottage Home
Elementarycharter•265 students
6
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Elementarypublic•568 students
5
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Elementarypublic•808 students
3
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•490 students
2
Warren Area El Center
Elementarypublic•697 students
7
Youngsville El/Middle School
Elementarypublic•320 students
Middle Schools
(9)2
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
Middlepublic•439 students
4
Desert Ridge Academy
Middlepublic•962 students
8
Harmon Middle School
Middlepublic•685 students
1
Indio Middle School
Middlepublic•768 students
6
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
Middlepublic•1,099 students
4
La Quinta Middle School
Middlepublic•709 students
6
Palm Desert Charter Middle School
Middlecharter•1,298 students
1
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middlepublic•591 students
7
Watonga Middle School
Middlepublic•163 students
High Schools
(13)1
Amistad High (Continuation) School
Highpublic•192 students
9
Aurora High School
Highpublic•935 students
Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S.
Highpublic•69 students
4
Hall High School
Highpublic•380 students
4
Indio High School
Highpublic•1,962 students
7
La Quinta High School
Highpublic•2,425 students
9
Palm Desert High School
Highpublic•2,079 students
6
Shadow Hills High School
Highpublic•1,650 students
2
Summit High (Continuation) School
Highpublic•195 students
4
Sussex County Technical High School
Highpublic•679 students
6
Warren Area High School
Highpublic•698 students
8
Watonga High School
Highpublic•216 students
5
Whitehall High School
Highpublic•144 students
Other Schools
(18)4
Beaty-Warren Middle School
Schoolpublic•641 students
6
Cherryfield Elementary School
Schoolpublic•90 students
Desert Sands Adult
Schoolpublic
5
Eisenhower Middle/High School
Schoolpublic•442 students
4
Horizon School
Schoolpublic•286 students
7
Humphrey Elementary School
Schoolpublic•159 students
5
Humphrey Jr-Sr High School
Schoolpublic•148 students
8
Ira School
Schoolpublic•267 students
Lindsay Attendance Center
Schoolpublic•12 students
6
Marlette Elementary School
Schoolpublic•329 students
6
Marlette Jr./Sr. High School
Schoolpublic•399 students
Miller Elementary School
Schoolpublic•286 students
5
Putnam Central School
Schoolpublic•28 students
5
Sheffield Middle/High School
Schoolpublic•233 students
4
Watonga Elementary School
Schoolpublic•317 students
6
Wheaton Elementary School
Schoolpublic•250 students
4
Wheaton High School
Schoolpublic•181 students
5
Youngsville High School
Schoolpublic•356 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago
Unapproved privilege lesson taught
Alleged incident in Desert Sands Unified School District · California
A high school English class used unapproved lesson materials that presented concepts of inherent privilege based on characteristics such as gender, race, and religion. The school district acknowledged that the lessons were not aligned with the adopted curriculum and stated that corrective action was being taken.
Occurred on November 15, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherLowAdded 2d ago
Parent Advocacy Group Formed
Alleged incident in Desert Sands Unified School District · California
A parent advocacy organization has been established in Indio, California. This group aims to provide information not readily available from the local school district. Its mission includes advocating for parental rights and school choice.
Occurred on November 4, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Staff MisconductTheftHighAdded 3d ago
Staff theft allegation reported
Alleged incident at Eisenhower Elementary School · Warren County School District · Pennsylvania
A news report alleges theft by a staff member at Eisenhower Elementary School.
Occurred on May 21, 2026Source: Local News
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 3d ago
Undisclosed gender identity lesson
Alleged incident at Eisenhower Elementary School · Warren County School District · Pennsylvania
A lesson on gender identity was reportedly taught at Eisenhower Elementary School without prior notice to parents.
Occurred on May 11, 2026
Data aggregated from 67 schools in Ira Independent School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.