Gateway Elementary
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified · Grades K-5
2,826th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
Gateway Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gateway Elementary 2,826th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Gateway Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 169 students tested
Gateway Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 371 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 45.3% | ▼ 16.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 34.0% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 8.6% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 7.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Gateway Elementary
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gateway Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Pierce Academy of the ArtsSierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away4,016th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 30% - –Vieweg STEM AcademySierra Sands Unified · 1.9 mi away
- 2Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and ScienceKern County Office of Education · 2 mi away · charter5,002nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 23% - 7Las Flores ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2 mi away2,116th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 47% - 6Richmond ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.1 mi away2,492nd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 38% - –Sierra Vista Education CenterSierra Sands Unified · 2.6 mi away
- 5Faller ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.8 mi away3,356th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 6Inyokern ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 9.4 mi away2,577th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gateway Elementary in?
Gateway Elementary is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district in Ridgecrest, California.
Is Gateway Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gateway Elementary 2,826th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gateway Elementary?
White 45%, Hispanic 34%, Black 9%, Two or more races 8% (371 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gateway Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93555 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.