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Faller Elementary

1500 West Upjohn St., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

Ranked 3887 of 7047 in California

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Faller Elementary

1500 West Upjohn St., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

About Faller Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 38% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
504
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.23%
Asian 1.79%
Hispanic 37.5%
Black 5.56%
Two+ Races 7.74%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
46.23%
Asian
1.79%
Hispanic
37.5%
Black
5.56%
Two+ Races
7.74%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 504
45.83%
231 Female
54.17%
273 Male

Student Population

504 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

485 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Faller Elementary Contact Information

Address

1500 West Upjohn St., Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

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Phone

(760) 499-1690

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Sierra Sands Unified School District kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with a major announcement that every SSUSD elementary student, including those at Faller, now qualifies for no-cost before- and after-school extended learning through High Desert Leapin' Lizards. Registration opened in August 2025, giving Faller families more flexible options for childcare and academic enrichment.

FAQ

Q1. Does Faller Elementary have any before- or after-school programs for students?

Ans. Yes, Faller Elementary participates in the High Desert Leapin' Lizards extended learning program, which offers no-cost before- and after-school care for all enrolled students.

Q2. Is Faller Elementary a Title I school, and what does that mean for families?

Ans. Faller Elementary is a Title I school, meaning it receives additional federal funding to support students and families with greater academic and resource needs.

Q3. What extracurricular activities are available at Faller Elementary?

Ans. Faller Elementary offers a range of activities including a Gifted and Talented program, preschool services, and various student clubs and enrichment options throughout the year.

Q4. How can parents get involved with the Faller Elementary community?

Ans. Faller Elementary encourages family involvement through school events, volunteer opportunities, and the school's parent communication channels available through the SSUSD website.

Q5. Does Faller Elementary offer preschool for younger children?

Ans. Yes, Faller Elementary provides a state preschool program for qualifying younger children before they enter kindergarten.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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