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Gateway Elementary

Sierra Sands Unified · Kern County · 501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-8245

(760) 499-1850

6/10
#2500
Rank 2500 out of 5,722
Top 44%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2819 · 51st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2372 · 59th percentile
Science7/10 · #2236 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gateway Elementary sits in Ridgecrest, a high-desert community near the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which means the student body tends to be a mix of military families and longtime locals who've put down roots in this tight-knit town. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores nudging slightly ahead of English — a fitting reflection of an area with deep ties to engineering and defense industries. Families who appreciate a smaller-city feel, affordable living, and a school where teachers tend to know their students by name often find Ridgecrest to be a genuinely underrated place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

160 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
83 (52%)
Hispanic
46 (29%)
African American
12 (8%)
Multiple Races
12 (8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2%)
Other
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged110 (69%)
Students with Disabilities35 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

346
Enrollment
16.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
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 Programs3/10 · #4625 · 24th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found