Serving 795 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ilead Lancaster Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ilead Lancaster Charter's student population of 795 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Ilead Lancaster Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ilead Lancaster Charter is 0.67, 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
#9126 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilead Lancaster Charter's ranking?
Ilead Lancaster Charter is ranked #9126 out of 9,602 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 Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies, Monte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
795 students attend Ilead Lancaster Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ilead Lancaster Charter students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% 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 27:1, 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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