Pierce Elementary School

About Pierce Elementary School

Pierce Elementary School is located in the heart of the city of Seattle, Washington. It is a part of the Seattle Public Schools district and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth.
At Pierce Elementary, the staff and faculty strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities that help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. It also has a strong focus on the arts, with a dedicated music room and art studio.
Pierce Elementary has a diverse student body, with students from many different backgrounds and cultures. The school also offers a range of services to support students with special needs, including a special education program.
The school has a strong focus on parent involvement and has a dedicated Parent Teacher Association. The PTA works closely with the school to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.
Pierce Elementary is a great place to learn and grow. The staff and faculty are dedicated to providing a positive, nurturing environment for all students.

Address:	674 N. Gold Canyon Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone:	(760) 499-1670
Site:	pierce.ssusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	332 students

Overview Pierce Elementary School

Pierce Elementary School serves 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Pierce Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Pierce Elementary School

Pierce Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.