Serving 771 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ilead Lancaster Charter 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ilead Lancaster Charter's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Ilead Lancaster Charter 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 Ilead Lancaster Charter is 0.70, which is more 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
#8971 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
35%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilead Lancaster Charter's ranking?
Ilead Lancaster Charter is ranked #8971 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ilead Lancaster Charter often compared to?
Ilead Lancaster Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista Elementary School, Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ilead Lancaster Charter?
771 students attend Ilead Lancaster Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ilead Lancaster Charter students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ilead Lancaster Charter?
Ilead Lancaster Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ilead Lancaster Charter offer ?
Ilead Lancaster Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ilead Lancaster Charter part of?
Ilead Lancaster Charter is part of ILEAD Lancaster Charter School District.
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