Enrollment
239
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIDGECREST ELEM ACAD FOR LANGUAGE MUSIC AND SCI DISTRICT·NCES 060193108706
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
325 South Downs St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · (760) 375-1010 · Kern County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY33-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL239 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
125 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 57 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (57) is 111% larger than its 6th grade class (27).
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci this school | 239 | 52.3% | N/A |
| Mountain View Elementary Concord | 267 | 56.2% | 34.3% |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 262 | 54.2% | 45.5% |
| Juarez Elementary San Diego | 264 | 57.6% | 33.4% |
| Starr Elementary Fresno | 336 | 54.2% | 53.6% |
| Jack London Elementary Santa Rosa | 258 | 60.1% | 30.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 239 | #5,170 of 5,915 | #140 of 163 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.1:1 | #573 of 5,352 | #19 of 145 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.3% | #1,466 of 5,354 | #15 of 145 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.3% | #3,817 of 5,625 | #131 of 153 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
239
+80 (+50%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 22.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 239 | 12.5 | 19.1:1 | 52% (125) |
| 2023-24 | 224 | 9.5 | 23.6:1 | 58% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 183 | 9 | 20.3:1 | 44% (81) |
| 2020-21 | 159 | 7 | 22.7:1 | 55% (87) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci.
About Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is a small elementary school that serves part of Ridgecrest, California. Grades offered run from kindergarten through 6, with 239 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is listed under Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District in federal data.
A majority of students at Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci, 52%, are Hispanic. Other reported shares: 28% White, 8% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 5% Black. Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci has a diversity index of 63%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci and a ratio of 19.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 52% of enrollment. The 76% average for public schools in Kern County is 24 points higher.
In the county around the school, Kern County, median household income is about $70,210, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. A total of 279 public schools operate in Kern County, serving about 197,431 students.
James Monroe Middle is the public school closest to Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci, about 0.7 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area. Charter status: Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is a public charter school.
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci reported 159 students in 2020-21 and 239 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The school's ratio fell from 22.7:1 to 19.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Kern County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
915,075
Census ACS
Median income
$70,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
279
197,431 students
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Related schools
Other schools in Ridgecrest
- Burroughs HighHigh · 1,536 students
- Murray MiddleMiddle · 643 students
- Las Flores ElementaryElementary · 526 students
- Faller ElementaryElementary · 516 students
- James Monroe MiddleMiddle · 490 students
- Richmond ElementaryElementary · 364 students
Nearby schools
- James Monroe Middle0.7 mi · 490
- Faller Elementary0.8 mi · 516
- Las Flores Elementary0.9 mi · 526
- Mesquite Continuation High1.7 mi · 95
- Pierce Elementary1.9 mi · 297
- Murray Middle2.0 mi · 643
Frequently asked questions
About Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and SciHow large is Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci?
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci enrolls approximately 239 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci serve?
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci have?
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci?
Student demographics at Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci are roughly 28% White, 52% Hispanic, 5% Black, 6% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci in?
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is part of Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District.
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