El Dorado Elementary School

361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 766 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Dorado 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : El Dorado Elementary serves the southern part of Lancaster, CA, covering an approximate area of 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Dorado Elementary School's student population of 766 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
766 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Where life's journey takes flight!

School Rankings

El Dorado 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 El Dorado Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8129 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2002–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
12%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
56%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
34%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
4%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
96%
0.57

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
60.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado Elementary School's ranking?
El Dorado Elementary School is ranked #8129 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Elementary School?
766 students attend El Dorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of El Dorado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Dorado Elementary School?
El Dorado Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Dorado Elementary School offer ?
El Dorado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Dorado Elementary School part of?
El Dorado Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : El Dorado Elementary serves the southern part of Lancaster, CA, covering an approximate area of 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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