Lancaster Elementary School District
School District · Lancaster, California
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
23
18 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Evaluating Lancaster Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lancaster Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Wind Elementary
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#685 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,710
+$63 vs California median
District size
13,832 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Lancaster Elementary ranks #685 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Lancaster Elementary's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies (7.0/10), John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary (6.4/10), and West Wind Elementary (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lancaster Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lancaster Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lancaster Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Wind Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Piute Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Linda Verde Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Sierra Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Mariposa Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Nancy Cory Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lancaster Elementary
Lancaster Elementary is a Lancaster, California school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 13,832 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.4:1. The district invests $17,710 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Lancaster Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lancaster Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 5 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Lancaster Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster Elementary with test data.
Schools in Lancaster Elementary
23 schools Elementary Schools 18
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 13,832
- Teachers (FTE)
- 568
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary has 23 schools in total — 18 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lancaster Elementary?
The average composite rating for Lancaster Elementary is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary spends $17,710 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster Elementary is 24.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies is the highest-rated school in Lancaster Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lancaster Elementary?
Across schools in Lancaster Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lancaster Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Lancaster Elementary has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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