NOVA Academy - Coachella vs Peter Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 226 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NOVA Academy - Coachella
Coachella · Charter high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | NOVA Academy - Coachella Coachella, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,343 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10286 of 16,910 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 235 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 28% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 18.7).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 28%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 38%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 96.2%).
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.8).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 235.
- •NOVA Academy - Coachella is a charter school while Peter Pendleton Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 NOVA Academy - Coachella better than Peter Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), NOVA Academy - Coachella ranks higher (42.7 vs 18.7 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 NOVA Academy - Coachella and Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
NOVA Academy - Coachella: 235. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do NOVA Academy - Coachella and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
NOVA Academy - Coachella is 518th of 1,343 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).