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Pierce Elementary School

674 N. Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pierce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pierce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pierce Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pierce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8423 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pierce Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pierce Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pierce Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pierce Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Pierce Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pierce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce Elementary School's ranking?
Pierce Elementary School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pierce Elementary School often compared to?
Pierce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci, Gateway Elementary School, Faller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?
315 students attend Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pierce Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Elementary School?
Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pierce Elementary School part of?
Pierce Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Instruction of the 2025-2026 School Year
August 07, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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