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Desert View Elementary

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 1555 West Avenue H-10, Lancaster, CA 93534-1371

(661) 942-9521 · www.desertviewelementary.org/

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1/10
#5575
Rank 5575 out of 5,722
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5514 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5550 · 3rd percentile
Science1/10 · #5323 · 5th percentile

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School Overview

Desert View Elementary sits in the heart of Lancaster, a high desert city in the northern Antelope Valley where wide open spaces and a tight-knit community define everyday life. Families here are navigating some real academic challenges — the school's scores place it near the bottom of California's rankings — so parents who prioritize strong foundational learning may want to explore additional supports or tutoring resources alongside what the school offers. That said, Lancaster has a strong sense of community pride, and families who are actively engaged in their child's education can still make the most of what Desert View has to offer.

Student Demographics

360 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
236 (66%)
African American
95 (26%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
White
10 (3%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners73 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged326 (91%)
Students with Disabilities94 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

688
Enrollment
32.7
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4139 · 32nd percentile

49 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found