John Kelley Elementary vs Peter Pendleton 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.
John Kelley Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | John Kelley Elementary Thermal, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4607 of 5,693 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46009 of 50,301 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| city | Thermal | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.2%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 23.8).
- •John Kelley Elementary is the larger school with 505 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 John Kelley Elementary better than Peter Pendleton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Kelley Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kelley Elementary: 505. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kelley Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
John Kelley Elementary is 4607th of 5,693 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).