At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
297
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Pierce Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSierra Sands Unified
County6029
CityRidgecrest
ZIP93555
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063680006239
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
White38.4%
Hispanic / Latino36.5%
Black / African American14.9%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Two or More Races7.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
38.4%
Hispanic
36.5%
Black
14.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.