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John Kelley Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–6
Thermal, California · Coachella Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students505
Student:Teacher15.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
John Kelley
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
505
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+28.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

John Kelley Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Thermal, California. The school enrolls 505 students. It is part of the Coachella Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictCoachella Valley Unified
County6065
CityThermal
ZIP92274
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060907000922

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment505
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino97.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
97.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
1.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)