Lancaster Central School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Lancaster Central School District, serving 5,643 students. Lancaster Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
Public schools in Lancaster Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster Central School District are Lancaster High School, Court Street Elementary School and Como Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lancaster Central School District |
| School District Website | http://www.lancasterschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (716) 686-3201 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,643 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 391 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Lancaster Central School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #148 out of 787 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 83 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 181 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 58 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 5,169 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 134 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 449 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 374 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 418 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 391 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 408 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 411 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 411 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 410 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 448 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 464 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 474 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 434 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 502 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 49 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,609 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $101 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $99 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,825 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,609 | $35,944 |
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Lancaster Central School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lancaster High School Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%1 Forton Dr10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3250
Grades: 9-12 | 1,903 student
- Court Street Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%91 Court St10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240
Grades: K-3 | 361 students
- Como Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%1985 Como Park Blvd10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235
Grades: K-3 | 338 students
- John A Sciole Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%86 Alys Dr E10
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-3285
Grades: K-3 | 428 students
- Hillview Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50%11 Pleasantview Dr10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3280
Grades: K-3 | 508 students
- William Street School Math: 64% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%5201 William St10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3800
Grades: 4-6 | 1,241 student
- Lancaster Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50%148 Aurora St10
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220
Grades: 7-8 | 864 students
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