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Peter Pendleton Elementary

Coachella Valley Unified · Riverside County · 84-750 Calle Rojo, Coachella, CA 92236-2837

(760) 398-0178 · www.cvusd.us

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6/10
#2469
Rank 2469 out of 5,722
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2725 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1901 · 67th percentile
Science5/10 · #3157 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the sun-baked heart of the Coachella Valley, Peter Pendleton Elementary sits in a tight-knit desert community where agriculture and family roots run deep. The school punches above its weight in math, landing in the top third statewide, making it a solid choice for families who want strong numeracy skills built early. Coachella itself is a working-class city with a rich Latino culture and a growing sense of local pride — families here tend to be deeply community-oriented, and that spirit carries into the school.

Student Demographics

264 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
260 (98%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners156 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged255 (97%)
Students with Disabilities45 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

499
Enrollment
24.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.3
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 Programs2/10 · #4902 · 19th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found