At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
364
Las Flores Elementary: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
25.5:1 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
- 491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
What the reported data says about Las Flores Elementary
Las Flores Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Ridgecrest. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Sierra Sands Unified. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above 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 (52.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Las Flores Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.63 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
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- 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
- White52.1%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black3.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.4%
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.
Faller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
516 reported students
Richmond Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
364 reported students
Gateway Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
346 reported students
Pierce Academy of the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–06
297 reported students
Inyokern Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
161 reported students
Vieweg STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Las Flores 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci Elementary · Charter · Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District | KG–06 | 239 | 0.9 mi |
| Richmond Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 364 | 1.4 mi |
| Vieweg STEM Academy Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–08 | — | 1.4 mi |
| Faller Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 516 | 1.5 mi |
| Pierce Academy of the Arts Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 297 | 1.5 mi |
| Gateway Elementary Elementary · Sierra Sands Unified | KG–06 | 346 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Las Flores Elementary
What grades does Las Flores Elementary serve?
Las Flores 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 Las Flores Elementary?
Las Flores Elementary reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 491 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Las Flores Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 526 students and 20.63 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 Las Flores Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Las Flores 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 Las Flores Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.3% 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 Las Flores Elementary in?
Las Flores 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 Las Flores Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci (0.9 mi), Richmond Elementary (1.4 mi), Vieweg STEM Academy (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.