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Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Lancaster Elementary · Lancaster, CA

A Lancaster Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

44021 15th St. East, Lancaster, CA 93535

  • Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26:1
District spending per student$17,710
Chronic Absenteeism43.3%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 22% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,788/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,989

Median home value

$336,200

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.2 mi699Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lancaster Elementary

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#7 of 22
District spending per student
$17,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Lancaster Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, CA, part of Lancaster Elementary, serving approximately 702 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,840 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary rank in CA?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #7,840 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?

93.3% of students at Lincoln Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
702
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.3%
Area population (ZIP 93535)
80,478
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
31.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93535; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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