At a glance
Reported students
161
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
364
Inyokern Elementary: 161 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Inyokern Elementary
Inyokern Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Inyokern. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Sierra Sands Unified. NCES reports 161 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Inyokern Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54%
- Hispanic28%
- Black5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sierra Sands Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pierce Academy of the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–06
297 reported students
Vieweg STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Gateway Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
346 reported students
Richmond Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Faller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
516 reported students
Las Flores Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
526 reported students
Public schools near Inyokern Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faller Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 516 | 6.7 mi |
| Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci Elementary · Charter · Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District | KG–06 | 239 | 7.4 mi |
| Las Flores Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 526 | 7.4 mi |
| Richmond Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 364 | 8.5 mi |
| Vieweg STEM Academy Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–08 | — | 8.5 mi |
| Pierce Academy of the Arts Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 297 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Inyokern Elementary
What grades does Inyokern Elementary serve?
Inyokern Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sierra Sands Unified.
How many students attend Inyokern Elementary?
Inyokern Elementary reported 161 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Inyokern Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 161 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Inyokern Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Inyokern Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sierra Sands Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Inyokern Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Inyokern Elementary in?
Inyokern Elementary is part of Sierra Sands Unified, based in Ridgecrest, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Inyokern Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Faller Elementary (6.7 mi), Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci (7.4 mi), Las Flores Elementary (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.