Katherine Finchy Elementary School

777 E. Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katherine Finchy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 48%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Katherine Finchy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Katherine Finchy Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Katherine Finchy Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
48%
40%
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(18-19)
56%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
60%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Katherine Finchy Elementary School?
562 students attend Katherine Finchy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Katherine Finchy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine Finchy Elementary School?
Katherine Finchy Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Katherine Finchy Elementary School offer ?
Katherine Finchy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Katherine Finchy Elementary School part of?
Katherine Finchy Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 48%
  • : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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