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Inyokern Elementary

Sierra Sands Unified · Kern County · 6601 Locust Street, Inyokern, CA 93527-1597

(760) 499-1683

7/10
#2167
Rank 2167 out of 5,722
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2261 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2582 · 55th percentile
Science8/10 · #1321 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked in the high desert of Kern County, Inyokern Elementary serves a tight-knit community near the edge of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where the pace of life is slower and neighbors genuinely know each other. The school punches above its weight in science, which makes sense given the area's proximity to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station and a local culture that tends to value hands-on, practical learning. Families who appreciate a small-school feel where kids don't get lost in the crowd — and who love wide open spaces over suburban sprawl — will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

79 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
43 (54%)
Hispanic
25 (32%)
Multiple Races
7 (9%)
African American
3 (4%)
American Indian
2 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (73%)
Students with Disabilities19 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

161
Enrollment
7
Teachers (FTE)
23:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
11.8
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 Programs1/10 · #5633 · 7th percentile

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