At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
728
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Nancy Cory Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 728 students. It is part of the Lancaster Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLancaster Elementary
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93536
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062088009559
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment728
White15.3%
Hispanic / Latino50.3%
Black / African American24.9%
Asian3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
15.3%
Hispanic
50.3%
Black
24.9%
Asian
3.9%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.