Richmond Elementary School
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-2755
Phone: (760) 499-1840
Fax: (760) 446-3302
District: Sierra Sands Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 364 students
Ridgecrest's Richmond Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Sierra Sands Unified district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Richmond Elementary School is a public school located in Ridgecrest, CA. 364 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: August 12, 2026
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Posted: August 12, 2026
This is the worst school I have ever dealt with. For kindergarten all they do is watch TV and color. I know nothing about her teacher, as he never really introduced himself and he never communicates anything to the parents. He sends their school folders home empty so I have no idea what they are learning. I ask my child and she tells me they watch Ms. Rachel videos and hamster maze videos.
Posted: November 1, 2014
This school is by far the worst school my child has attended. The majority of adults working there are more focused on their . personal lives and gossip than the needs of the students. The way some of those teacher aides talk to the disabled children is ridiculous and sickening. Whatever process they go through to get their job should be re-evaluated. There has got to be a better way for children to receive an education other than Richmond. Try another elementary school.
Posted: August 1, 2013
Has not been a great experience for us. We are looking forward to the new leadership and some new teachers. Some of the special ed. teachers are a joke. The general ed. teachers are, on the whole, not accepting of mainstreaming and too focused on what is best for the "normal" kids. One wonderful exception was a general ed. 3rd grade teacher who taught my daughter more in one year than she had learned in the previous 3 years. The school needs to focus more on mainstreaming in subjects a child is good at and making sure everyone has a chance to succeed.
Posted: June 19, 2013
Parents are not encouraged nor accepted much to volunteer. Little patent teacher communication. Have to sign in to walk your kid to class. Very much a no child left behind. My advanced son was just left coloring, I mean literally, while the rest of the class caught up in math. Unless you are in 4th or 5 th grade, your kid will get a minimal at best education. Worst school we have ever attended. Four teachers and only one was acceptable. I don't write reviews often but felt strongly about this one. Try Gateway or Pierce.
Posted: June 3, 2012
I have been very disappointed in this school. Principal seems very unorganized and seems "put out" when having to speak with parents in regards to children. Child used to love going to school and now dreads going to school. Cannot wait to transfer my child out.
Posted: October 25, 2009
Posted: July 18, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ridgecrest | CA | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | NAWS China Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | China Lake | CA | 3.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| China Lake NAWS | 1.1 mi. |
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