Top Rankings
Lancaster Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,830 students in Lancaster Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lancaster Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
13,830 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
569 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked #1717 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1715 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
263 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
383 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,390 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
3,899 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
28%
5%
# White Students
4,838 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
35%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
922 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,825
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,399
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,528
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,452
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,555
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,588
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,479
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,468
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,536
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,816 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,331 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,816
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,331
$18,366
Best Lancaster Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
831 East Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43420 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
West Wind Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44044 36th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44333 27th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 954 students
Rank: #55.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3540 West Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44910 17th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #77.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
835 East Avenue K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1555 West Avenue H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6
| 718 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 West Avenue H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6
| 732 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 West Avenue J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1212.
Endeavour Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43755 45th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1313.
Rise
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1414.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 West Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5
| 792 students
Rank: #1515.
Linda Verde Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44924 North Fifth St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1616.
New Vista Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
753 East Avenue K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #1717.
Sunnydale Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1233 West Avenue J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #1818.
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44021 15th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2020.
Piute Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 East Avenue H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2121.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
44034 13th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #2222.
Joshua Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43926 North Second St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
1331 East Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6678
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,830 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District is ranked #1717 out of 1,930 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Elementary School District?
35% of Lancaster Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lancaster Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,331 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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