Promise Academy serves 40 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Promise Academy's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Promise Academy is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
28%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Promise Academy?
40 students attend Promise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Promise Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Promise Academy?
Promise Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Promise Academy offer ?
Promise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Promise Academy part of?
Promise Academy is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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