Lancaster Elementary School District

44711 N. Cedar Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534-3210
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lancaster 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 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,995 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
13,995 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
575 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked #1719 of all 1,931 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)
#1715 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lancaster Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lancaster 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.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lancaster 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.
14%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
68 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
273 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,209 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
3,690 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
26%
5%
# White Students
1,072 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
655 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,759
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,512
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,496
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,545
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,591
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,568
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,521
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,550
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,453
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,151 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lancaster 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
$212 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lancaster 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
$16,618
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lancaster 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
$15,151
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton And Alsbury Academy Of Arts And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
831 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 899-7836
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43420 22nd St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 726-1826
Grades: K-6
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
West Wind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44044 36th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-0192
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Amargosa Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44333 27th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 729-6064
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #55.
Nancy Cory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3540 W. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-1010
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44910 17th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-3175
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #77.
Jack Northrop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
835 E. Ave. K-4
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 949-0435
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #88.
El Dorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
361 E. Pondera
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-8487
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #99.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 W. Ave. H-10
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9521
Grades: K-6
| 691 students
Rank: #1010.
Mariposa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
737 W. Ave. H-6
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-0437
Grades: K-6
| 723 students
Rank: #1111.
Sierra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
747 W. Ave. J-12
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-9536
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1212.
Endeavour Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43755 45th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 943-8270
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1313.
Rise
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44231 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 940-4355
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #1414.
Monte Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W. Kettering St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-1477
Grades: K-5
| 819 students
Rank: #1515.
Linda Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44924 N. Fifth St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-0431
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1616.
New Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
753 E. Ave. K-2
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-4271
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1717.
Sunnydale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1233 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-2636
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #1818.
The Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-5454
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44021 15th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 726-9913
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #2020.
Piute Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 E. Ave. H-11
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 942-9508
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #2121.
Lancaster Alternative And Virtual Academies
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
44034 13th St. W.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 488-7600
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #2222.
Joshua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43926 N. Second St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-0743
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning
44327 Fig Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0351
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
1331 E. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 940-6679
Grades: K-8
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,995 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Elementary School District?
Lancaster Elementary School District is ranked #1719 out of 1,931 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 Lancaster Elementary School District?
59% of Lancaster Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 $15,151 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 13,995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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