CAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Gateway Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Ridgecrest, California|Sierra Sands Unified
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
371
Student:Teacher
24.7:1
Locale
Town
District
Sierra Sands UnifiedEcon. Disadvantaged
60.4%
Phone
(760)499-1850School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,168
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 63%Local 12%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$358,484
-0.5% YoY
Bakersfield, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
346
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Elementary
Gateway Elementary currently enrolls 371 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.
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