Katherine Finchy Elementary School

Katherine Finchy Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
777 E Tachevah Dr,  Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Unified School District
4.3
1.0
476 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Arlan Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
615:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
61.8%
White
17.4%
Black
9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 2 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
9/5/2016
The extra circular actives were OKAY they weren't really the BEST since some people including myself weren't interested nor attracted to this organizations. But from other peoples opinions I've heard that their were some that were great such as the Spanish club," Applause" (which was something similar to a show known as "GLEE") a group of students who'd perform musicals they'd sing and dance they were actually fun to watch.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
4/2/2024
Weak leadership; principal and vice principal make a lot of excuses; seem to tolerate repetitive bullying , and don't take concerns seriously. Highly disorganized office, parking lot, and unprofessional office staff. School secretary uses improper grammar. Decent teachers have left, the PTA presiden...

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Katherine Finchy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Palm Springs, CA and is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 476 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Katherine Finchy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,149,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palm Springs High School, Desert Chapel Christian School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Palm Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Katherine Finchy Elementary School.

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