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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Discovery

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 44910 17th Street East, Lancaster, CA 93535-2744

(661) 949-3175 · www.discoveryrockets.org/

3/10
#4446
Rank 4446 out of 5,722
Top 78%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4284 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4345 · 24th percentile
Science2/10 · #4616 · 18th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Discovery Elementary sits in the high desert community of Lancaster, where wide open spaces and a tight-knit Antelope Valley community define everyday life. The school serves families in a working-class corner of LA County where parents are looking for a solid foundation for their kids, though Discovery faces real academic challenges — scoring in roughly the bottom quarter statewide in English, math, and science. Families who are engaged in their child's education and willing to supplement at home may find this a welcoming community school, but those prioritizing top academic performance will want to explore other options within the Lancaster Elementary district.

Student Demographics

309 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
235 (76%)
African American
53 (17%)
Multiple Races
10 (3%)
White
9 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners70 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged283 (92%)
Students with Disabilities51 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

662
Enrollment
29.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 Programs3/10 · #4676 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found