Peter Pendleton Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
Valley View Elementary
Coachella · Public elementary · Grades K–6
603 students
| Measure | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella, California | Valley View Elementary Coachella, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4535 of 5,693 | #4924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45673 of 50,301 | #47463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 499 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Coachella | Coachella |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.4).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 96.2%).
- •Peter Pendleton Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.1).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 603 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 Peter Pendleton Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.4 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 Peter Pendleton Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Coachella and Coachella in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peter Pendleton Elementary: 499. Valley View Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peter Pendleton Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Peter Pendleton Elementary is 4535th of 5,693 and Valley View Elementary is 4924th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).