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Katherine Finchy Elementary

Public K-5

 777 E. Tachevah Dr.
       Palm Springs, CA  92262-4903

(760) 416-8190

District: Palm Springs Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2355th of 5,883 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,734 Help


Students who attend Katherine Finchy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Raymond Cree Middle
High:    Palm Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.6%
White:
20.1%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Katherine Finchy Elementary ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.6%), White (20.1%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katherine Finchy Elementary is 20.8, which is the 3rd best among 16 elementary schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine Finchy Elementary is $12,734. 11 elementary schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District spend more per student.
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Katherine Finchy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Katherine Finchy Elementary 2355th of 5883 California public elementary schools. (See Katherine Finchy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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English Language Learner students:
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Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Palm Springs Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Springs Unified 1014th of 1535 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katherine Finchy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.76 2320th 4809 51.8%
2005 55.93 1916th 4822 60.3%
2006 47.42 2296th 4818 52.3%
2007 39.14 2957th 5113 42.2%
2008 51.30 2303rd 5113 55.0%
2009 55.28 2164th 5193 58.3%
2010 65.73 1687th 5314 68.3%
2011 80.88 948th 5377 82.4%
2012 74.80 1281st 5390 76.2%
2013 77.27 1209th 5530 78.1%
2015 58.71 1999th 5611 64.4%
2016 59.69 2005th 5614 64.3%
2017 58.35 2098th 5692 63.1%
2018 46.83 2733rd 5662 51.7%
2019 61.95 1974th 5789 65.9%
2022 53.85 2355th 5883 60.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 1931st 3246 40.5%
2019 52.71 1111th 3275 66.1%
2022 46.30 1400th 3311 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.62 2129th 5084 58.1%
2019 73.64 995th 5173 80.8%
2022 76.15 906th 5264 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.26 2478th 5413 54.2%
2019 60.49 1948th 5492 64.5%
2022 53.90 2219th 5635 60.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.66 904th 2585 65.0%
2022 27.32 1618th 2227 27.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 2820th 5431 48.1%
2019 61.58 1887th 5510 65.8%
2022 52.67 2303rd 5663 59.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 557th 700 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.17 2396th 4830 50.4%
2019 67.52 1269th 4963 74.4%
2022 52.20 2062nd 5084 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine Finchy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 1522nd 2737 44.4%
2019 68.83 874th 2834 69.2%
2022 60.67 1137th 2726 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Katherine Finchy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 367 54 20 166 7 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 393 63 18 191 6 n/a n/a 0 671
1990 434 65 20 227 7 n/a n/a 0 753
1991 385 64 25 233 6 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 408 74 25 259 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1993 422 69 19 225 4 n/a n/a 0 739
1994 427 64 15 179 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1995 425 67 14 198 8 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 425 67 14 198 8 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 400 64 23 229 7 n/a n/a 0 723
1998 384 60 19 249 6 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 376 63 20 205 7 n/a n/a 4 675
2000 358 77 29 228 5 n/a n/a 4 701
2001 321 67 45 236 4 n/a n/a 2 675
2002 256 50 34 232 9 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 256 50 34 232 9 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 279 59 37 245 10 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 262 57 32 270 10 n/a n/a 0 631
2006 249 55 35 282 7 n/a n/a 0 628
2007 241 66 36 300 7 n/a n/a 1 651
2008 204 60 31 322 7 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 201 65 32 306 7 3 1 0 615
2010 189 61 31 325 3 3 16 0 628
2011 183 48 38 331 3 3 19 0 625
2012 191 60 32 336 5 3 24 0 651
2013 181 66 39 340 4 1 19 0 650
2014 154 63 31 344 6 1 24 0 623
2015 163 56 29 367 7 0 29 0 651
2016 171 62 32 370 6 0 30 0 671
2017 168 59 30 349 8 1 33 0 648
2018 145 62 35 382 8 0 37 0 669
2019 140 58 35 377 6 0 39 0 655
2020 123 51 37 349 8 1 34 0 603
2021 117 52 34 357 8 0 38 0 606
2022 113 48 30 335 3 1 32 0 562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Katherine Finchy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 23.0 26.6 n/a
1989 671 24.0 27.9 n/a
1990 753 29.0 25.9 n/a
1991 713 28.0 25.4 n/a
1992 769 28.5 26.9 41.9
1993 739 29.0 25.5 45.5
1994 687 27.0 25.4 42.8
1995 712 24.0 29.7 51.7
1996 712 24.0 29.7 51.7
1997 723 29.0 24.9 45.8
1998 718 32.0 22.4 50.8
1999 675 33.0 20.5 49.9
2000 701 34.0 20.6 53.4
2001 675 34.0 19.9 51.3
2002 581 32.0 18.2 53
2003 581 32.0 18.2 53
2004 630 31.0 20.3 49
2005 631 31.0 20.4 58
2006 628 31.6 19.9 58.8
2007 651 33.0 19.7 48.2
2008 624 34.2 18.2 56.1
2009 615 31.0 19.2 60.2
2010 628 31.0 20.2 71
2011 625 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 651 22.0 29.5 64.4
2013 650 23.0 28.2 59.4
2014 623 22.0 28.3 65.3
2015 651 26.0 25.0 70.5
2016 671 26.0 25.8 65.3
2017 648 25.0 25.9 68.4
2018 669 29.0 23.0 74.6
2019 655 29.0 22.5 77.3
2020 603 n/a n/a 80.4
2021 606 27.0 22.4 96.4
2022 562 27.0 20.8 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Katherine Finchy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 23.0 26.6 n/a
1989 671 24.0 27.9 n/a
1990 753 29.0 25.9 n/a
1991 713 28.0 25.4 n/a
1992 769 28.5 26.9 41.9
1993 739 29.0 25.5 45.5
1994 687 27.0 25.4 42.8
1995 712 24.0 29.7 51.7
1996 712 24.0 29.7 51.7
1997 723 29.0 24.9 45.8
1998 718 32.0 22.4 50.8
1999 675 33.0 20.5 49.9
2000 701 34.0 20.6 53.4
2001 675 34.0 19.9 51.3
2002 581 32.0 18.2 53
2003 581 32.0 18.2 53
2004 630 31.0 20.3 49
2005 631 31.0 20.4 58
2006 628 31.6 19.9 58.8
2007 651 33.0 19.7 48.2
2008 624 34.2 18.2 56.1
2009 615 31.0 19.2 60.2
2010 628 31.0 20.2 71
2011 625 n/a n/a 69.3
2012 651 22.0 29.5 64.4
2013 650 23.0 28.2 59.4
2014 623 22.0 28.3 65.3
2015 651 26.0 25.0 70.5
2016 671 26.0 25.8 65.3
2017 648 25.0 25.9 68.4
2018 669 29.0 23.0 74.6
2019 655 29.0 22.5 77.3
2020 603 n/a n/a 80.4
2021 606 27.0 22.4 96.4
2022 562 27.0 20.8 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Katherine Finchy Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201391.0%2.0%0.0%8.0%91.0%98.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201498.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201591.0%3.0%0.0%7.0%91.0%91.0%97.0%91.0%91.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201891.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%91.0%91.0%
201979.0%0.0%0.0%82.0%93.0%94.0%79.0%80.0%
202091.5%0.0%0.0%93.9%92.7%91.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Katherine Finchy Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,734

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine Finchy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1974th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2355th of 5883 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Katherine Finchy Elementary)60.844.9
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Springs Unified)42.829.2
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine Finchy Elementary)53.645.9
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Unified)42.929.1
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Katherine Finchy Elementary)54.141.8
 12.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Springs Unified)42.533.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.544.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Finchy Elementary)5242.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Unified)33.726.1
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.938.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Katherine Finchy Elementary)54.644.7
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palm Springs Unified)42.938.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Finchy Elementary)39.732.6
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Unified)28.620.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Katherine Finchy Elementary)37.234
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Springs Unified)23.222.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students655606
 7.5%
African American5852
 10.3%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian3534
 2.9%
Hispanic377357
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White140117
 16.4%
Two or More Races3938
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%96.4%
 19.1%



Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine Finchy Elementary

Katherine Finchy Elementary ranks 2355th of 5883 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Katherine Finchy Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2021-22 school year, 562 students attended Katherine Finchy Elementary.

Students who attend Katherine Finchy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raymond Cree Middle
High : Palm Springs High


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