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Lancaster Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,830 students in Lancaster Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lancaster Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
13,830 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
569 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked #1717 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1687 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
56%
% Black
28%
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,816 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,331 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,816
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,331
$18,396
Best Lancaster Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
831 East Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43420 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
West Wind Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44044 36th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3540 West Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Gr: K-5 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44333 27th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Gr: K-5 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Discovery
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44910 17th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Gr: K-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 West Avenue H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 West Avenue H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Gr: K-6 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 West Avenue J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 West Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43755 45th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Sunnydale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1233 West Avenue J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 East Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44034 13th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Gr: K-8 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 East Avenue H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43926 North Second St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,830 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District is ranked #1717 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Elementary School District?
35% of Lancaster Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, 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 $15,331 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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