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Katherine Finchy Elementary

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 777 East Tachevah Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4903

(760) 416-8190 · www.psusd.us

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6/10
#2850
Rank 2850 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3004 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3092 · 46th percentile
Science7/10 · #2227 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Katherine Finchy Elementary sits in the heart of Palm Springs, where the desert landscape and laid-back Coachella Valley vibe shape everyday life in a way that's hard to replicate. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a quiet strength, and it draws families who are rooted in this tight-knit, sun-soaked community. For parents who love the idea of raising kids in a place where the mountains meet the desert and neighbors actually know each other, Finchy offers a solid, grounded school experience to match.

Student Demographics

218 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
145 (67%)
White
38 (17%)
African American
15 (7%)
Multiple Races
11 (5%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners52 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged204 (94%)
Students with Disabilities44 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

464
Enrollment
23.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3184 · 47th percentile

80 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found