Lancaster Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 24 public schools in Lancaster Elementary School District, serving 15,210 students. Lancaster Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Lancaster Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster Elementary School District are Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering, West Wind Elementary School and John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lancaster Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lancsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (661) 948-4661 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 24 Schools | 10,347 Schools |
| # of Students | 15,210 Students | 6,200,112 Students |
| # of Teachers | 621 Teachers | 264,806 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked #913 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #864 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 50% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 70 Students | 32,939 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 369 Students | 719,620 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7,565 Students | 3,366,569 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 50% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 4,533 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 30% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 2,007 Students | 1,437,345 Students |
| % White Students | 13% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 33 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 633 Students | 273,001 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,015 | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,617 | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,703 | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,612 | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,677 | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,690 | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,661 | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,540 | 474,694 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,695 | 472,196 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 493,706 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 481,991 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 473,854 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 486,660 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,950 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,821 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $182 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $180 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,950 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,821 | $14,597 |
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Lancaster Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 85%Rank:9/Top 20%831 E. Ave. K-210
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Grades: 6-8 | 417 students
- West Wind Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%44044 36th St. W.10
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5 | 747 students
- John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50%43420 22nd St. W.10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6 | 727 students
- Monte Vista Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1235 W. Kettering St.10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5 | 777 students
- Nancy Cory Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3540 W. Ave. K-410
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-6 | 765 students
- El Dorado Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50%361 E. Pondera10
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5 | 663 students
- Amargosa Creek Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%44333 27th St. W.10
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8 | 971 students
- Jack Northrop Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50%835 E. Ave. K-410
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5 | 713 students
- Sunnydale Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1233 W. Ave. J-810
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6 | 618 students
- Discovery Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50%44910 17th St. E.10
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5 | 786 students
- Mariposa Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50%737 W. Ave. H-610
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6 | 546 students
- Endeavour Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%43755 45th St. W.10
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8 | 752 students
- Desert View Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1555 W. Ave. H-1010
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6 | 743 students
- Linda Verde Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%44924 N. Fifth St. E.10
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-5 | 873 students
- Life Source International Charter Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50%44339 Beech Ave.10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 579-2970
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
- Sierra Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50%747 W. Ave. J-1210
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Grades: K-5 | 616 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50%44021 15th St. E.10
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5 | 777 students
- New Vista Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50%753 E. Ave. K-210
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8 | 961 students
- Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%44310 Hardwood Ave.10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: 4-8 | 60 students
- Ilead Lancaster Charter Charter School
Math: 9% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%254 E. Ave. K-410
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 722-4287
Grades: K-8 | 706 students
- Piute Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50%425 E. Ave. H-1110
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8 | 938 students
- Joshua Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50%43926 N. Second St. E.10
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5 | 544 students
- Crossroads Community Day Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%44310 Hardwood Ave.10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: K-8 | 54 students
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