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Pierce Elementary

Sierra Sands Unified · Kern County · 674 North Gold Canyon, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-5797

(760) 499-1670

3/10
#4292
Rank 4292 out of 5,722
Top 75%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4456 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4271 · 25th percentile
Science4/10 · #3668 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ridgecrest sits out in the high desert of Kern County, a small military and aerospace community anchored by Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake — and Pierce Elementary reflects that working-class, tight-knit character. Scoring around the 25th percentile statewide, it's a school where families in this close community make it work, though those prioritizing top academic metrics may want to weigh their options carefully. Families who value a smaller desert town lifestyle, with wide open spaces and a strong sense of local identity, will find Pierce to be a familiar neighborhood school in the heart of that community.

Student Demographics

133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
56 (42%)
White
46 (35%)
African American
21 (16%)
Multiple Races
8 (6%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged113 (85%)
Students with Disabilities55 (41%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

297
Enrollment
15.6
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
14.5
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 · #4413 · 27th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found