Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Peter Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
622 students
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Coachella, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5244 of 5,693 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48631 of 50,301 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 622 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 28% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 12.6).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 19%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 96.2%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.8).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 499.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Peter Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 12.6 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 622. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 5244th of 5,693 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).