- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coachella, CA
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peter Pendleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060907000927
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Pendleton Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Coachella · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Pendleton Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Coachella, CA.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Peter Pendleton Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060907000927 · Coachella, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 22.7:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Coachella Valley High (2,300 students)
Peter Pendleton Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Peter Pendleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coachella Vall
Coachella Valley High
2,300 students
- Desert Mirage
Desert Mirage High
1,875 students
- Toro Canyon Mi
Toro Canyon Middle
989 students
- Saul Martinez
Saul Martinez Elementary
961 students
- Coral Mountain 815
Coral Mountain Academy
815 students
- This school 499
Peter Pendleton Elementary
499 students
What this shows Peter Pendleton Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Pendleton Elementary compares
Peter Pendleton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Peter Pendleton Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Coachella Valley Unified reports $21,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter Pendleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toro Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Mountain Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Pendleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Coachella
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Standard public school
1,454 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Coral Mountain Academy
Standard public school
815 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Valle Del Sol Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Palm View Elementary
Standard public school
561 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter Pendleton Elementary
How many students attend Peter Pendleton Elementary?
Peter Pendleton Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coachella, CA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Pendleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Pendleton Elementary is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peter Pendleton Elementary?
90.9% of students at Peter Pendleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Pendleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peter Pendleton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Coachella, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Pendleton Elementary?
Peter Pendleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peter Pendleton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Coachella?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Pendleton Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Coachella, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Coachella on the city page.
What other schools are in Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides Peter Pendleton Elementary, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Toro Canyon Middle (989 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.