Agua Caliente Elementary vs Cahuilla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agua Caliente Elementary
Cathedral City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
Cahuilla Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
| Measure | Agua Caliente Elementary Cathedral City, California | Cahuilla Elementary Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5031 of 5,693 | #3476 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47848 of 50,301 | #39620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 645 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Cathedral City | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahuilla Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 14.5).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 93.3%).
- •Cahuilla Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.8).
- •Agua Caliente Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 399.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agua Caliente Elementary better than Cahuilla Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cahuilla Elementary ranks higher (28.3 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Agua Caliente Elementary and Cahuilla Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agua Caliente Elementary: 645. Cahuilla Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agua Caliente Elementary and Cahuilla Elementary rank in California?
Agua Caliente Elementary is 5031st of 5,693 and Cahuilla Elementary is 3476th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).