Sierra Sands Unified School District
- 113 FELSPAR
- RIDGECREST, CA 93555
- (760) 375-3363
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.2% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,293 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.3 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,509 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 271 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,509 | 20.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 434 |
| 1st Grade Students | 471 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 392 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 405 |
| 4th Grade Students | 416 |
| 5th Grade Students | 357 |
| 6th Grade Students | 392 |
| 7th Grade Students | 399 |
| 8th Grade Students | 409 |
| 9th Grade Students | 433 |
| 10th Grade Students | 422 |
| 11th Grade Students | 435 |
| 12th Grade Students | 425 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 93 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 235 |
| Hispanic | 1,184 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 321 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,455 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,804 |
| Female | 2,586 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 271 | 20.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 24 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 167 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 78 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 44 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 241 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 27 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 22 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 132 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $57,251,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $11,412,000 | 19.9% |
| Property Tax | $5,892,000 | 10.3% |
| Other School Systems | $998,000 | 1.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $236,000 | 0.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $39,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $603,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $186,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,751,000 | 3.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,697,000 | 3.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $39,827,000 | 69.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $27,491,000 | 48.0% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $495,000 | 0.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,765,000 | 4.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $648,000 | 1.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $51,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $106,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $300,000 | 0.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $647,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $6,068,000 | 10.6% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,256,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,012,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,157,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,019,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $257,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $33,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $44,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $69,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,131,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $243,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $2,053,000 | 3.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $51,261,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $30,088,000 | 58.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $19,373,000 | 37.8% |
| Student Support | $2,045,000 | 3.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,145,000 | 3.7% |
| General Administration Support | $888,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,530,000 | 6.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,749,000 | 10.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,805,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $3,211,000 | 5.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,800,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $1,787,000 | 3.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $13,000 | 0.02% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 397 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 31 | 1.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sierra Sands Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 5,509
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 271
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BURROUGHS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
500 East French St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,560 | 23.2 |  Review This School |
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| FALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1500 West Upjohn St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | KG-5 | 479 | 26.6 | Review This School |
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| GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 South Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA Public | KG-5 | 488 | 22.2 | Review This School |
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| INYOKERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 Second and Locust
Inyokern, CA Public | KG-5 | 219 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| JAMES MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
340 West Church St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | 6-8 | 516 | 21.0 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAS FLORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
348 Rowe St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | KG-5 | 480 | 24.0 | Review This School |
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| MESQUITE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA Public | 9-12 | 152 | 21.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
921 East Inyokern Rd
Ridgecrest, CA Public | 6-8 | 678 | 22.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
674 North Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA Public | KG-5 | 322 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| RAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
37400 Saint Elmo St
Johannesburg, CA Public | KG-3 | 6 | 6.0 | Review This School |
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| RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1206 Kearsarge St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | KG-5 | 490 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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| SIERRA SANDS COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
348 Rowe St
Ridgecrest, CA Public | 8-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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