Della S. Lindley Elementary vs Sunny Sands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Della S. Lindley Elementary
Thousand Palms · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Sunny Sands Elementary
Cathedral City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
| Measure | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms, California | Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3459 of 5,693 | #3157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39510 of 50,301 | #37310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Thousand Palms | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Sands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 28.5).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 93.4%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.6).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary is the larger school with 692 students compared with 552.
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 Della S. Lindley Elementary better than Sunny Sands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Sands Elementary ranks higher (31.9 vs 28.5 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 Della S. Lindley Elementary and Sunny Sands Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Thousand Palms and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Della S. Lindley Elementary: 552. Sunny Sands Elementary: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Della S. Lindley Elementary and Sunny Sands Elementary rank in California?
Della S. Lindley Elementary is 3459th of 5,693 and Sunny Sands Elementary is 3157th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).