John Kelley Elementary vs Valle del Sol Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.1 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
Valle del Sol Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
649 students
| Measure | John Kelley Elementary Thermal, California | Valle del Sol Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4607 of 5,693 | #4310 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46009 of 50,301 | #44490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Thermal | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valle del Sol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 18.1).
- •Valle del Sol Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Valle del Sol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Valle del Sol Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 93.3%).
- •John Kelley Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.3).
- •Valle del Sol Elementary is the larger school with 649 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 Valle del Sol Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valle del Sol Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.1 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 Valle del Sol Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Kelley Elementary: 505. Valle del Sol Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Kelley Elementary and Valle del Sol Elementary rank in California?
John Kelley Elementary is 4607th of 5,693 and Valle del Sol Elementary is 4310th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).