How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pierce Elementary | Richmond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgecrest, CA | Ridgecrest, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 297 | 364 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.1% | 50.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pierce Elementary | Richmond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,165 | $15,165 |
| District | Sierra Sands Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pierce Elementary | Richmond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 44.0% |
| African American | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.1% | 36.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pierce Elementary | Richmond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.7% | 37.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.