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Gateway Elementary

501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

Ranked 2165 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Ridgecrest
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Gateway Elementary

501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

About Gateway Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
371
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.28%
Asian 2.16%
Hispanic 33.96%
Black 8.63%
Two+ Races 7.55%
Native Am. 1.08%
White
45.28%
Asian
2.16%
Hispanic
33.96%
Black
8.63%
Two+ Races
7.55%
Native Am.
1.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 371
51.75%
192 Female
48.25%
179 Male

Student Population

371 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

371 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gateway Elementary Contact Information

Address

501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555

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Phone

(760) 499-1850

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Website

ssusd.org

TOP 2165 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gateway Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sierra Sands Unified School District announced a significant restructuring for 2025-2026, redrawing school boundaries across all elementary campuses including Gateway Elementary. The changes, part of the district's R3 reorganization initiative, adjusted enrollment zones to better balance student populations. Families in Gateway's attendance area are encouraged to verify current boundaries through the SSUSD website.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Gateway Elementary stand out among Ridgecrest schools?

Ans. Gateway Elementary is the highest-performing elementary campus in Sierra Sands Unified School District, with both math and reading proficiency rates above the district average.

Q2. Does Gateway Elementary offer any enrichment or gifted programs?

Ans. Yes, Gateway Elementary provides a Gifted and Talented program available to qualifying students across all grade levels.

Q3. Is there a school counselor available at Gateway Elementary?

Ans. Gateway Elementary has one full-time school counselor on campus who supports students with social, emotional, and academic needs.

Q4. How can families apply to enroll at Gateway Elementary?

Ans. Enrollment at Gateway Elementary is managed through Sierra Sands Unified School District. Families can contact the district office or visit ssusd.org to start the enrollment process.

Q5. Did the 2025-2026 boundary changes affect Gateway Elementary's attendance zone?

Ans. Yes, Gateway Elementary's boundaries were adjusted as part of SSUSD's R3 reorganization. Families should confirm their current attendance zone directly with the district.

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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