Lancaster Elementary School District

44711 N. Cedar Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534-3210
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 23 public elementary schools serving 13,749 students in Lancaster Elementary School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Lancaster Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public elementary school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
13,749 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
555 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

District Rank

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
18%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lancaster Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
32%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lancaster Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
282 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,978 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
3,566 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
26%
5%
# White Students
1,191 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
640 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,670
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,396
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,527
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,547
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,544
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,527
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,599
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,413
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,526
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,543
# 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.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lancaster Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Lancaster Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,915
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lancaster Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,422
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lancaster Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lancaster Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Of Arts And Engineering
Math: 56% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
831 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 206-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43420 22nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
West Wind Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44044 36th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3540 W. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
835 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44333 27th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #88.
El Dorado Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
361 E. Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery
Math: 18% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44910 17th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunnydale Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1233 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 W. Ave. H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #1212.
Endeavour Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
43755 45th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1313.
Mariposa Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 27%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
737 W. Ave. H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6
| 615 students
Rank: #1414.
Linda Verde Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 22%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44924 N. Fifth St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1515.
Sierra Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
747 W. Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
New Vista Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44021 15th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1818.
Piute Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E. Ave. H-11
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%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44034 13th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #2020.
Joshua Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43926 N. Second St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2121.
Rise
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
44310 Hardwood Ave.
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
Grades: K-8
| 40 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 13,749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 18%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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