Katherine Finchy Elementary
Palm Springs, CA · Palm Springs Unified · Grades K-5
2,880th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▼ Declining
Katherine Finchy Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Katherine Finchy Elementary 2,880th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 49th in 2025 — declining.
Katherine Finchy Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 227 students tested
Katherine Finchy Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 476 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.2% | 63.0% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 24.7% | 17.6% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.1% | 8.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Katherine Finchy Elementary
Typical home value $645K in zip 92262 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Katherine Finchy Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Vista del Monte ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 1.2 mi away5,110th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 19% - 3Cahuilla ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 2 mi away4,517th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22% - –Virtual PrePalm Springs Unified · 2.7 mi away
- 7Cielo Vista CharterPalm Springs Unified · 2.7 mi away · charter1,738th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 45% - 2Agua Caliente ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 3.1 mi away4,669th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 5Rio Vista ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 3.5 mi away3,203rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 5Landau ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 3.7 mi away3,323rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 6Sunny Sands ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 4.9 mi away2,308th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Katherine Finchy Elementary in?
Katherine Finchy Elementary is part of the Palm Springs Unified district in Palm Springs, California.
Is Katherine Finchy Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Katherine Finchy Elementary 2,880th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Katherine Finchy Elementary?
Hispanic 63%, White 18%, Black 8%, Asian 6% (476 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Katherine Finchy Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92262 is $645K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.