Eastside Union Elementary School District

44938 N. 30th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535-2815
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Eastside Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,110 students in Eastside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Eastside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,110 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Eastside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1763 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1764 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Eastside Union Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastside Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastside Union Elementary  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eastside Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,110 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
56%
# Black Students
699 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
23%
5%
# White Students
135 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
442
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
311
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Eastside Union Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Eastside Union Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,050
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Eastside Union Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,377
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Eastside Union Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Eastside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Academy/transitional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45006 North 30th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 952-1200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Tierra Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44820 North 27th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3038
Grades: K-6
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 East Avenue J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-5656
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6742 East Avenue H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-3907
Grades: K-6
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1041
Grades: 7-8
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 East Ave. J-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-6277
Grades: K-6
| 623 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,110 students.
What is the rank of Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District is ranked #1763 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastside Union Elementary School District?
68% of Eastside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastside Union Elementary School District?
Eastside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Eastside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,377 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 3,110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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