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Faller Elementary

Sierra Sands Unified · Kern County · 1500 West Upjohn Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4760

(760) 499-1690 · www.ssusd.org/faller.htm

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5/10
#3245
Rank 3245 out of 5,722
Top 57%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3417 · 40th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3064 · 46th percentile
Science5/10 · #3319 · 41st percentile

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School Overview

Faller Elementary sits in Ridgecrest, a tight-knit desert community in the Indian Wells Valley that's home to a large population of military and civilian families connected to nearby Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families settling into the area, especially those on shorter assignment timelines who need a reliable, community-rooted school without a lot of fuss. Ridgecrest has a small-town feel with wide open skies and easy access to outdoor adventures in the surrounding Mojave Desert, and Faller fits right into that unpretentious, down-to-earth community vibe.

Student Demographics

242 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
109 (45%)
Hispanic
100 (41%)
African American
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (64%)
Students with Disabilities52 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

516
Enrollment
21.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5022 · 17th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found