Las Flores Elementary vs Richmond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Flores Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Richmond Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Las Flores Elementary Ridgecrest, California | Richmond Elementary Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1980 of 5,693 | #1844 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26100 of 50,301 | #24485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 526 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 48.6).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 61%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 26.3).
- •Las Flores Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 364.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Las Flores Elementary better than Richmond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Elementary ranks higher (51.0 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Las Flores Elementary and Richmond Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Flores Elementary: 526. Richmond Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Flores Elementary and Richmond Elementary rank in California?
Las Flores Elementary is 1980th of 5,693 and Richmond Elementary is 1844th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).