Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Del Sur Senior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Del Sur Senior Elementary serves the northwest part of Lancaster, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 243.5 square miles. Families typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.9 miles and the furthest edge located 23.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Del Sur Senior Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
763 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Pointing the Way & Providing the Path
School Rankings
Del Sur Senior Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Sur Senior Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5782 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Sur Senior Elementary School's ranking?
Del Sur Senior Elementary School is ranked #5782 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Sur Senior Elementary School often compared to?
Del Sur Senior Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Walker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Sur Senior Elementary School?
763 students attend Del Sur Senior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Del Sur Senior Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Del Sur Senior Elementary School?
Del Sur Senior Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Sur Senior Elementary School offer ?
Del Sur Senior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Del Sur Senior Elementary School part of?
Del Sur Senior Elementary School is part of Westside Union Elementary School District.
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