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#4086 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Palm View Elementary
Elementary School · Coachella Valley Unified
1390 Seventh St., Coachella, CA 92236
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
21.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
21.3:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,086 of 9,539
In Coachella
#4 of 9
public schools
In district
#4 of 21
Coachella Valley Unified
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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Palm View Elementary
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About Palm View Elementary
Palm View Elementary is a public elementary school in Coachella, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified. Palm View Elementary serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Palm View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,086 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Palm View Elementary show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Palm View Elementary runs 21.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
41% of students at Palm View Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Palm View Elementary — Students at Palm View Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Palm View Elementary Compares
See how Palm View Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1390 Seventh St., Coachella, CA 92236
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palm View Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peter Pendleton Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Valle del Sol Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cesar Chavez Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Coachella, see our Coachella schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Duke Middle Coachella | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Valley View Elementary Coachella | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Coachella | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| NOVA Academy - Coachella Santa Ana | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Valle del Sol Elementary Coachella | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Coral Mountain Academy Coachella | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Imagine Schools Riverside County Coachella | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Martin Van Buren Elementary Indio | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Coachella Valley High Thermal | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Indio | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Coachella | 2.8 mi | 5.9 |
| John Kelley Elementary Thermal | 3.2 mi | 4.8 |
| The Kingdom of Light Homeschool Thermal | 3.3 mi | — |
| La Familia Continuation High Thermal | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Indio | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Amistad High (Continuation) Indio | 3.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S. Indio | 3.9 mi | — |
| Al Vasquez Learning Center Indio | 3.9 mi | — |
| Doves Landing School Indio | 3.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,235
Median Home Value
$342,500
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
Population
42,884
College Educated
5.7%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
33.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm View Elementary
What grades does Palm View Elementary serve?
Palm View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Palm View Elementary?
Palm View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm View Elementary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm View Elementary rank in CA?
Palm View Elementary ranks #4,086 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palm View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palm View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm View Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palm View Elementary a charter school?
No, Palm View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palm View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm View Elementary?
93.6% of students at Palm View Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (760) 398-2861
Resources & Links
District
Coachella Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 16,046
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,412
- District Rank
- #4 of 21
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