John Kelley Elementary
Thermal, CA · Coachella Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
4,762nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 16%▲ Improving
87-163 Center St., Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101Official website ↗NCES ID 060907000922Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks John Kelley Elementary 4,762nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2015 to 16th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 223 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 496 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.5% | 97.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $302K in zip 92274 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than John Kelley Elementary
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ELA 25% ▼1 · Math 30% ▲9Compare - #3383Valle del Sol ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 3.3 mi away3,383rd of 5,659
ELA 40% ▲14 · Math 30% ▲9Compare - #3509Coral Mountain AcademyCoachella Valley Unified · 4 mi away3,509th of 5,659
ELA 36% ▲10 · Math 32% ▲11Compare - #4670Cesar Chavez ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 4.1 mi away4,670th of 5,659
ELA 27% ▲1 · Math 21% =Compare - #4030Imagine Schools, Riverside CountyRiverside County Office of Education · 4.6 mi away · charter4,030th of 5,659
ELA 36% ▲10 · Math 23% ▲2Compare - #4153Westside ElementaryCoachella Valley Unified · 5 mi away4,153rd of 5,659
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What school district is John Kelley Elementary in?
John Kelley Elementary is part of the Coachella Valley Unified district in Thermal, California.
Is John Kelley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Kelley Elementary 4,762nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Kelley Elementary?
Hispanic 98%, Two or more races 2% (496 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Kelley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92274 is $302K 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.