Las Flores Elementary School

720 West Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Las Flores Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Las Flores Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
550 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Las Flores Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Las Flores Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4528 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Las Flores Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Las Flores Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Las Flores Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Las Flores Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Las Flores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Las Flores Elementary School's ranking?
Las Flores Elementary School is ranked #4528 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Las Flores Elementary School often compared to?
Las Flores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Las Flores Elementary School?
550 students attend Las Flores Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Las Flores Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Las Flores Elementary School?
Las Flores Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Las Flores Elementary School offer ?
Las Flores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Las Flores Elementary School part of?
Las Flores Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.

School Reviews

1   3/30/2020
I hate this school; it bad it's not indoors I can't even bring me 1-year-old!
- Posted by Parent - Poop Man

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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