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Katherine Finchy Elementary

Palm Springs, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–5
psusd.us777 East Tachevah Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262(760) 416-8190
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

226 students tested

41.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 41.3% did.

  • Exceeded21.2%
  • Met19.9%
  • Nearly met23.4%
  • Not met35.4%

Math

227 students tested

37.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 36.0% did.

  • Exceeded17.6%
  • Met19.8%
  • Nearly met18.9%
  • Not met43.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year522507
Suspended in or out of school0.8% · 41.0% · 5
Suspensions79
Violence with injury11
Violence without injury58
Weapons00
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall564476
Suspended out of school3.5% · 200.8% · 4
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

23.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted503491
Chronically absent28.2% · 14223.8% · 117

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

476 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino63.0%
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White17.6%
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Black or African American8.4%
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Asian5.5%
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Two or More Races5.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062955004567

District
Palm Springs Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
476 students
Teachers (FTE)
26.5

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