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Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is a public primary school in Ridgecrest, CA, serving grades K–5, rated B-, with 346 students and a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 41% in English Language Arts, 38% in Math and 30% in Science.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
346
Students per teacher
24.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts41%
Math38%
Science30%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White47%
Hispanic34%
Black8%
Two or more races7%
Asian2%
Pacific Islander1%
Native American1%
Male / female
47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch
67%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.6%
Prior-year enrollment
387

Homes assigned to this school

2,015 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Gateway Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
501 S Gateway Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
(760) 499-1850
Website
gateway.ssusd.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063680000434
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School district

Sierra Sands Unified School District

Common questions

About Gateway Elementary School

How is Gateway Elementary School rated?

Gateway Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sierra Sands Unified School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Gateway Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Gateway Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 41% in English Language Arts, 38% in Math and 30% in Science.

What grades does Gateway Elementary School serve?

Gateway Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?

346 students attend Gateway Elementary School, down from 387 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Gateway Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,015 residential properties to Gateway Elementary School in and around Ridgecrest. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Gateway Elementary School in?

Gateway Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 4,974 students and $14,870 of spending per student.