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5.2 avg / 10

Lancaster Elementary School District

School District · Lancaster, California

Students: 13,832
Teachers (FTE): 568
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

23

18 elem, 5 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,710

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#618 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,710

+$63 vs California median

District size

13,832 students

Much larger than California median

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 5.2/10, Lancaster Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Promise Academy, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Lancaster Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 15.3% and ELA proficiency of 24.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 15.3%
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ELA Proficiency 24.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster Elementary with test data.

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 5.2/10. 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?

Promise Academy is the highest-rated school in Lancaster Elementary with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Lancaster Elementary?

Across schools in Lancaster Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.2%. 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 5.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
15.3%
ELA Proficiency
24.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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