Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Kelley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Kelley Elementary serves the northern part of Thermal, CA, covering an area of approximately 108.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 32.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Kelley Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Blazers Believe in Power to Succeed!
School Rankings
John Kelley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Kelley Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8174 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kelley Elementary School's ranking?
John Kelley Elementary School is ranked #8174 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Kelley Elementary School?
505 students attend John Kelley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of John Kelley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Kelley Elementary School?
John Kelley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Kelley Elementary School offer ?
John Kelley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Kelley Elementary School part of?
John Kelley Elementary School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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