Joshua Elementary School

43926 N. Second St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.lancsd.org

Joshua Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 5%
Reading Proficiency
: 10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joshua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Joshua Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

565 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joshua 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joshua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

10%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joshua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Joshua Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Joshua Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Hispanic

51%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Joshua Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

39%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Joshua Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joshua Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Lancaster Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joshua Elementary School's ranking?

Joshua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Joshua Elementary School?

565 students attend Joshua Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Joshua Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joshua Elementary School?

Joshua Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Joshua Elementary School offer ?

Joshua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Joshua Elementary School part of?

Joshua Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break- No School

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School- Minimum Day

June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 565 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 5%
Reading Proficiency
: 10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education