Agua Caliente Elementary vs Cielo Vista Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Cielo Vista Charter
Palm Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
824 students
| Measure | Agua Caliente Elementary Cathedral City, California | Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5031 of 5,693 | #2273 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47848 of 50,301 | #29507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 645 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Cathedral City | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cielo Vista Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 14.5).
- •Cielo Vista Charter does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Cielo Vista Charter does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Cielo Vista Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Cielo Vista Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.8).
- •Cielo Vista Charter is the larger school with 824 students compared with 645.
- •Agua Caliente Elementary is a public school while Cielo Vista Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cielo Vista Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Cielo Vista Charter ranks higher (43.6 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 Cielo Vista Charter?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agua Caliente Elementary: 645. Cielo Vista Charter: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agua Caliente Elementary and Cielo Vista Charter rank in California?
Agua Caliente Elementary is 5031st of 5,693 and Cielo Vista Charter is 2273rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).