Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)76%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
80%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
739 students attend Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lancaster Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Lancaster Elementary School is part of Lancaster Independent School District.
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