Richmond Elementary
Ridgecrest, CA · Sierra Sands Unified · Grades K-5
2,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 56%· Stable
Richmond Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richmond Elementary 2,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 56th in 2025.
Richmond Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Richmond Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 377 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 46.4% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | 32.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 10.1% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 7.7% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Richmond Elementary
Typical home value $270K in zip 93555 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Richmond Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Vieweg STEM AcademySierra Sands Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 3Pierce Academy of the ArtsSierra Sands Unified · 1.3 mi away4,016th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 30% - –Sierra Vista Education CenterSierra Sands Unified · 2 mi away
- 6Gateway ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.1 mi away2,826th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 38% - 7Las Flores ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 2.4 mi away2,116th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 47% - 2Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, and ScienceKern County Office of Education · 3.1 mi away · charter5,002nd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 23% - 5Faller ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 3.8 mi away3,356th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 6Inyokern ElementarySierra Sands Unified · 9.5 mi away2,577th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richmond Elementary in?
Richmond Elementary is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district in Ridgecrest, California.
Is Richmond Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richmond Elementary 2,492nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richmond Elementary?
White 46%, Hispanic 32%, Black 10%, Two or more races 8% (377 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richmond 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.