Palm View Elementary vs Peter Pendleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm View Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | Palm View Elementary Coachella, California | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5556 of 5,693 | #4535 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49732 of 50,301 | #45673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 561 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 8.9).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Palm View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 96.2%).
- •Palm View Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.8).
- •Palm View Elementary is the larger school with 561 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 Palm View Elementary better than Peter Pendleton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 8.9 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 Palm View Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm View Elementary: 561. Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm View Elementary and Peter Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Palm View Elementary is 5556th of 5,693 and Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).