Las Flores Elementary

Summary:

Las Flores Elementary is a public elementary school in Ridgecrest, California, serving 526 students in grades K-5 as part of the Sierra Sands Unified School District. The school has consistently performed in the middle range of California elementary schools, typically ranking between 2,000-3,000 out of around 5,800 schools. While Las Flores generally performs on par or slightly better than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, it has seen some fluctuations in the performance of different student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students generally performing below the state averages.

One area of concern for Las Flores is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.5% in 2018-2019 to 19.1% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting the school's overall academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, Inyokern Elementary has performed similarly to Las Flores, while some other nearby schools, such as Pierce Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language Music and Sci, have significantly lower academic performance and lower SchoolDigger ratings.

Despite its consistent middle-range performance, Las Flores Elementary has areas for improvement, such as addressing the performance gaps between different student subgroups and the concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and implementing targeted interventions, Las Flores can work towards improving its overall academic outcomes and providing a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 720 West Las Flores
       Ridgecrest, CA  93555-3405


(760) 499-1860

District: Sierra Sands Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2554th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Las Flores Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Monroe Middle
High:    Burroughs High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
26.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Las Flores Elementary ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (26%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sierra Sands Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Flores Elementary is 24.8. 4 elementary schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Flores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Flores Elementary 2554th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Las Flores Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sierra Sands Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Sands Unified 893rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Flores Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.71 1204th 4809 75.0%
2005 74.35 1151st 4822 76.1%
2006 62.25 1654th 4818 65.7%
2007 50.59 2302nd 5113 55.0%
2008 50.50 2340th 5113 54.2%
2009 49.88 2494th 5193 52.0%
2010 38.69 3256th 5314 38.7%
2011 59.07 2086th 5377 61.2%
2012 60.60 2009th 5390 62.7%
2013 76.16 1252nd 5530 77.4%
2015 70.52 1472nd 5611 73.8%
2016 65.94 1717th 5614 69.4%
2017 65.06 1800th 5692 68.4%
2018 60.59 2010th 5662 64.5%
2019 59.43 2105th 5789 63.6%
2021 53.20 603rd 1417 57.4%
2022 42.29 2942nd 5883 50.0%
2023 52.22 2425th 5874 58.7%
2024 49.95 2554th 5862 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.84 253rd 2420 89.5%
2024 45.56 1107th 2634 58.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.11 1793rd 5084 64.7%
2019 53.44 2174th 5173 58.0%
2021 71.80 221st 1110 80.1%
2022 38.50 3127th 5264 40.6%
2023 50.97 2303rd 5374 57.1%
2024 45.55 2705th 5511 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 2801st 5413 48.3%
2019 54.23 2262nd 5492 58.8%
2021 53.52 529th 1267 58.2%
2022 32.55 3530th 5635 37.4%
2023 45.51 2664th 5617 52.6%
2024 47.69 2539th 5605 54.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.29 1391st 5431 74.4%
2019 62.87 1829th 5510 66.8%
2021 51.47 548th 1272 56.9%
2022 53.08 2282nd 5663 59.7%
2023 57.89 2043rd 5650 63.8%
2024 51.33 2391st 5636 57.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 1945th 4830 59.7%
2019 54.45 2009th 4963 59.5%
2022 31.08 3616th 5084 28.9%
2023 41.43 2803rd 5098 45.0%
2024 36.32 3237th 5102 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Las Flores Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 1965th 2737 28.2%
2019 33.62 2055th 2834 27.5%
2022 19.45 2282nd 2726 16.3%
2023 29.73 1993rd 2662 25.1%
2024 31.14 1917th 2647 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Las Flores Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 452 25 29 47 13 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 515 15 25 47 6 n/a n/a 0 608
1990 554 17 33 50 6 n/a n/a 0 660
1991 496 14 25 78 5 n/a n/a 0 618
1992 538 25 25 76 6 n/a n/a 0 670
1993 503 25 33 53 12 n/a n/a 0 626
1994 505 30 32 54 3 n/a n/a 0 624
1995 421 36 33 40 10 n/a n/a 0 540
1996 421 36 33 40 10 n/a n/a 0 540
1997 422 36 31 41 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 407 34 28 40 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 398 32 21 38 7 n/a n/a 5 501
2000 415 26 19 41 8 n/a n/a 14 523
2001 405 35 20 46 3 n/a n/a 14 523
2002 354 20 20 46 9 n/a n/a 14 463
2003 354 20 20 46 9 n/a n/a 14 463
2004 302 20 23 50 10 n/a n/a 26 431
2005 308 21 18 53 12 n/a n/a 29 441
2006 302 18 19 60 8 n/a n/a 33 440
2007 286 40 22 72 14 n/a n/a 32 466
2008 283 64 22 70 9 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 303 47 18 90 4 4 11 0 477
2010 328 28 19 90 9 5 1 0 480
2011 300 25 20 79 4 5 1 0 434
2012 283 16 27 67 1 4 1 0 399
2013 311 23 30 66 3 3 4 0 440
2014 337 21 34 96 6 4 6 0 504
2015 352 23 28 114 8 5 8 0 538
2016 320 24 22 122 6 3 9 0 506
2017 323 24 25 107 2 2 11 0 494
2018 328 26 22 96 3 3 14 0 492
2019 316 25 22 98 0 2 13 0 476
2020 323 21 29 102 1 2 15 0 493
2021 288 20 37 96 1 2 18 0 462
2022 303 24 32 115 2 0 26 0 502
2023 295 26 28 137 6 1 32 1 526

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Las Flores Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 20.5 27.6 n/a
1989 608 21.6 28.1 n/a
1990 660 22.0 30.0 n/a
1991 618 27.5 22.4 n/a
1992 670 27.9 24.0 31.3
1993 626 25.8 24.3 39
1994 624 22.0 28.4 31.4
1995 540 19.0 28.4 27.8
1996 540 19.0 28.4 27.8
1997 531 21.0 25.3 27.1
1998 510 24.0 21.3 31
1999 501 24.0 20.9 34.1
2000 523 24.0 21.8 36.3
2001 523 24.0 21.8 35.6
2002 463 22.0 21.0 35.6
2003 463 22.0 21.0 35.6
2004 431 20.0 21.6 35.6
2005 441 21.0 21.0 41.7
2006 440 21.0 21.0 39.8
2007 466 21.0 22.2 46.1
2008 448 23.0 19.5 48.9
2009 477 22.1 19.6 47.8
2010 480 20.0 24.0 47.1
2011 434 n/a n/a 41.7
2012 399 14.5 27.5 n/a
2013 440 16.5 26.6 52
2014 504 18.0 28.0 55
2015 538 20.0 26.9 49.4
2016 506 19.0 26.6 51.2
2017 494 19.0 26.0 45.3
2018 492 19.0 25.8 48.4
2019 476 19.0 25.0 50.2
2020 493 n/a n/a 44.2
2021 462 19.8 23.2 54.8
2022 502 19.2 26.1 39.8
2023 526 21.2 24.8 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Las Flores Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 20.5 27.6 n/a
1989 608 21.6 28.1 n/a
1990 660 22.0 30.0 n/a
1991 618 27.5 22.4 n/a
1992 670 27.9 24.0 31.3
1993 626 25.8 24.3 39
1994 624 22.0 28.4 31.4
1995 540 19.0 28.4 27.8
1996 540 19.0 28.4 27.8
1997 531 21.0 25.3 27.1
1998 510 24.0 21.3 31
1999 501 24.0 20.9 34.1
2000 523 24.0 21.8 36.3
2001 523 24.0 21.8 35.6
2002 463 22.0 21.0 35.6
2003 463 22.0 21.0 35.6
2004 431 20.0 21.6 35.6
2005 441 21.0 21.0 41.7
2006 440 21.0 21.0 39.8
2007 466 21.0 22.2 46.1
2008 448 23.0 19.5 48.9
2009 477 22.1 19.6 47.8
2010 480 20.0 24.0 47.1
2011 434 n/a n/a 41.7
2012 399 14.5 27.5 n/a
2013 440 16.5 26.6 52
2014 504 18.0 28.0 55
2015 538 20.0 26.9 49.4
2016 506 19.0 26.6 51.2
2017 494 19.0 26.0 45.3
2018 492 19.0 25.8 48.4
2019 476 19.0 25.0 50.2
2020 493 n/a n/a 44.2
2021 462 19.8 23.2 54.8
2022 502 19.2 26.1 39.8
2023 526 21.2 24.8 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Las Flores Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201279.0%0.0%0.0%21.0%85.0%95.0%97.0%87.0%89.0%
201369.0%0.0%0.0%31.0%75.0%87.0%94.0%75.0%76.0%
201472.0%2.0%0.0%26.0%72.0%94.0%94.0%81.0%75.0%
201575.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%78.0%97.0%99.0%81.0%78.0%
201693.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202095.4%0.0%3.5%
202191.3%0.0%1.5%94.2%97.1%92.8%91.3%92.8%
202295.4%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%95.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Flores Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2105th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2425th of 5874 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Flores Elementary)51.453.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Sands Unified)47.638.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Flores Elementary)47.355.8
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Sands Unified)48.542.6
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Flores Elementary)63.439.3
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Sands Unified)49.936.3
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Las Flores Elementary)51.238.2
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Sands Unified)44.730.8
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Flores Elementary)52.539.1
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sierra Sands Unified)49.441.2
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Las Flores Elementary)36.328.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Sands Unified)3826.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Las Flores Elementary)38.832.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Sierra Sands Unified)3633
 3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students476526
 10.5%
African American2526
 4%
American Indian06
Asian2228
 27.3%
Hispanic98137
 39.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White316295
 6.6%
Two or More Races1332
 146.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%38.4%
 11.8%


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Students who attend Las Flores Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Monroe Middle
High : Burroughs High

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Las Flores Elementary.

Las Flores Elementary ranks 2554th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Las Flores Elementary are 56% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.


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