How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ramona City Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ramona, California | Ridgecrest, California |
| Total Enrollment | 5,082 | 5,088 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ramona City Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,643 | $15,165 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.2% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 69.4% |
| Local Revenue | 47.1% | 17.0% |
Ramona City Unified
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Sierra Sands Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ramona City Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.6% | 46.2% |
| African American | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.1% | 34.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.2% | 49.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ramona City Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 362.5:1 | 301.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.6% | 31.3% |
School Types
Ramona City Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sierra Sands Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.