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Jack Northrop Elementary

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 835 East Avenue K-4, Lancaster, CA 93535-4735

(661) 949-0435 · www.jacknorthropelementary.org/

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2/10
#5009
Rank 5009 out of 5,722
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4698 · 18th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5141 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #4822 · 14th percentile

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School Overview

Jack Northrop Elementary serves families in the eastern Antelope Valley, a part of Lancaster where the high desert landscape and tight-knit neighborhoods shape a strong sense of community pride. The school faces some real academic challenges, with scores in the lower range across English, math, and science, making it a better fit for families who are actively involved and ready to supplement learning at home or through tutoring. Lancaster itself has a working-class, close-community feel with wide open spaces and affordable living — families drawn here often value the quieter pace of desert life and are willing to put in the extra effort to help their kids thrive academically.

Student Demographics

267 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
171 (64%)
African American
59 (22%)
Multiple Races
19 (7%)
White
13 (5%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners52 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged243 (91%)
Students with Disabilities37 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

645
Enrollment
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.8
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 · #4132 · 32nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found