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Lancaster Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,749 students in Lancaster Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Lancaster Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
13,749 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
555 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
282 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,978 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
3,566 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
26%
5%
# White Students
1,191 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
640 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,670
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,396
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,527
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,547
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,544
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,527
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,599
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,413
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,526
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,422 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,915
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,422
$18,241
Best Lancaster Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 56% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
831 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43420 22nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
West Wind Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44044 36th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3540 W. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
835 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44333 27th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1235 W. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #88.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 E. Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44910 17th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunnydale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1233 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 W. Ave. H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #1212.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43755 45th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1313.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 W. Ave. H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #1414.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 N. Fifth St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 W. Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1818.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 E. Ave. H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1919.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44034 13th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #2020.
Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43926 N. Second St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2121.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
44327 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0351
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,749 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Elementary School District?
58% of Lancaster Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lancaster Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,422 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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