Las Flores Elementary School

720 W. Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Las Flores Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Las Flores Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Las Flores Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Flores Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1964 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
34%
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44%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
60%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Las Flores Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Las Flores Elementary School's ranking?
Las Flores Elementary School is ranked #1964 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Las Flores Elementary School often compared to?
Las Flores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Las Flores Elementary School?
502 students attend Las Flores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Las Flores Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Flores Elementary School?
Las Flores Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Las Flores Elementary School offer ?
Las Flores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Las Flores Elementary School part of?
Las Flores Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.

School Reviews

1   3/30/2020
I hate this school; it bad it's not indoors I can't even bring me 1-year-old!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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