At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
516
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
62%-3.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Faller Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 516 students. It is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSierra Sands Unified
County6029
CityRidgecrest
ZIP93555
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063680006242
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment516
White52.4%
Hispanic / Latino32.9%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races7.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
52.4%
Hispanic
32.9%
Black
3.7%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
7.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.