Pierce Elementary School
Tel:
(760)499-1670
- Pierce Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Pierce Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pierce Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3015 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 52% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pierce Elementary School is Burroughs High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Monroe Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Las Flores Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgecrest Burroughs High School Grades: 9-12 | 1407 students
0.3 miles
500 E. French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760)499-1800 0.3 9-12 1407 - Ridgecrest Las Flores Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 494 students
0.8 miles
720 W. Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760)499-1860 0.8 K-5 494 - Ridgecrest Mesquite Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 93 students
0.9 miles
140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760)499-1810 0.9 9-12 93 - Ridgecrest Gateway Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 415 students
1.1 miles
501 S. Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760)499-1850 1.1 K-5 415 - Ridgecrest James Monroe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 508 students
1.3 miles
340 W. Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760)499-1830 1.3 6-8 508
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