At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
516
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-3.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Faller Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 516 students. It is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSierra Sands Unified
County6029
CityRidgecrest
ZIP93555
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063680006242
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment516
White43.0%
Hispanic / Latino38.4%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races7.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
43.0%
Hispanic
38.4%
Black
7.2%
Asian
2.5%
Two+
7.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.