Overview
Pierce Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type SchoolRegular
Àrd-ìrePrimary
Grade Span0–5
Sgìre SgìreSierra Sands Unified
County6029
Bha am baile-mòr Ridgecrest
ZIP93555
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)94%
NCES School ID063680006239
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
White32.7%
Hispanic / Latino40.1%
Black / African American18.5%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)