Katherine Finchy Elementary vs Vista del Monte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Vista del Monte Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Katherine Finchy Elementary Palm Springs, California | Vista del Monte Elementary Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2440 of 5,693 | #3025 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31083 of 50,301 | #36288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| city | Palm Springs | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 33.5).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 95.4%).
- •Vista del Monte Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.2).
- •Katherine Finchy Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 435.
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 Katherine Finchy Elementary better than Vista del Monte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Finchy Elementary ranks higher (41.3 vs 33.5 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 Katherine Finchy Elementary and Vista del Monte Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Springs and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Finchy Elementary: 464. Vista del Monte Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Finchy Elementary and Vista del Monte Elementary rank in California?
Katherine Finchy Elementary is 2440th of 5,693 and Vista del Monte Elementary is 3025th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).