John Kelley Elementary vs Las Palmitas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kelley Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Las Palmitas Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
570 students
| Measure | John Kelley Elementary Thermal, California | Las Palmitas Elementary Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4607 of 5,693 | #5647 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46009 of 50,301 | #50043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Kelley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 6.9).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.5%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 24.8).
- •Las Palmitas Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 505.
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 John Kelley Elementary better than Las Palmitas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Kelley Elementary ranks higher (18.1 vs 6.9 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 John Kelley Elementary and Las Palmitas Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kelley Elementary: 505. Las Palmitas Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kelley Elementary and Las Palmitas Elementary rank in California?
John Kelley Elementary is 4607th of 5,693 and Las Palmitas Elementary is 5647th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).