At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
239
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
52%-12.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 239 students. It is part of the Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District district. The school operates as a charter school.
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.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictRidgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District
County6029
CityRidgecrest
ZIP93555
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060193108706
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment239
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino34.6%
Black / African American6.2%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
Two or More Races8.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.2%
Hispanic
34.6%
Black
6.2%
Asian
5.6%
Two+
8.6%
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.