Katherine Finchy Elementary

777 E. Tachevah Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.psusd.us

547 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Katherine Finchy Elementary School is a public school located in Palm Springs, California, operating under the Palm Springs Unified School District. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Katherine Finchy Elementary is deeply integrated into the Palm Springs community, utilizing its location to connect students with local resources and opportunities. The school prioritizes parental and community involvement to enhance the learning experience, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school with strong academic foundations and a sense of citizenship. For the most current information regarding programs, enrollment, or school events, families and visitors are encouraged to visit their official district webpage at psusd.us.

547

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Katherine Finchy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	338
Black	49
Asian	29
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
338 (61.8 %)
White
95 (17.4 %)
Black
49 (9.0 %)
Two or More
32 (5.9 %)
Asian
29 (5.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)416-8190
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Katherine Finchy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Katherine Finchy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	48.4%
Male	282	51.6%

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