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Pierce Elementary School

Pierce Elementary School is a public primary school in Ridgecrest, CA, serving grades K–5, rated B-, with 297 students and a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 22% in Science.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
297
Students per teacher
19:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts30%
Math30%
Science22%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic40%
White33%
Black19%
Two or more races7%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-24.2%
Prior-year enrollment
392

Homes assigned to this school

836 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Pierce Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
674 N Gold Canyon St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
(760) 499-1670
Website
pierce.ssusd.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063680006239
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School district

Sierra Sands Unified School District

District rating
C+
Schools
11
Students
4,974
Spending per student
$14,870
Teachers (FTE)
238
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Pierce Elementary School

How is Pierce Elementary School rated?

Pierce Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sierra Sands Unified School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Pierce Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Pierce Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts, 30% in Math and 22% in Science.

What grades does Pierce Elementary School serve?

Pierce Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?

297 students attend Pierce Elementary School, down from 392 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Which homes are assigned to Pierce Elementary School?

TopHap matches 836 residential properties to Pierce Elementary School in and around Ridgecrest. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Pierce Elementary School in?

Pierce Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 4,974 students and $14,870 of spending per student.