Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mariposa 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mariposa Elementary serves the northern part of Lancaster, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 23.4 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariposa Elementary School's student population of 732 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
732 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Rankings
Mariposa 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 Mariposa Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#8363 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
26%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monarch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariposa Elementary School's ranking?
Mariposa Elementary School is ranked #8363 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mariposa Elementary School?
732 students attend Mariposa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mariposa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariposa Elementary School?
Mariposa Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mariposa Elementary School offer ?
Mariposa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mariposa Elementary School part of?
Mariposa Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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