Las Flores Elementary

720 West Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

526 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Flores Elementary School is a public school located in Ridgecrest, California, serving students within the Sierra Sands Unified School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to meet the diverse educational needs of its K-5 student population. The campus emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a culture that encourages personal growth, social development, and preparation for future academic success.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Las Flores Elementary is known for being an active participant in the Ridgecrest educational community, often collaborating with parents and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong interpersonal skills alongside their academic foundations. With a commitment to teacher-led instruction and student engagement, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the Indian Wells Valley area.

526

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Flores Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	165
Black	18
Asian	19
Two or More	44
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (52.1%)
Hispanic
165 (31.4%)
Two or More
44 (8.4%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)
Black
18 (3.4%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sierra Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)499-1860
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78