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Joshua Elementary

Lancaster Elementary · Los Angeles County · 43926 North Second Street, East, Lancaster, CA 93535-4010

(661) 948-0743 · www.joshuaelementary.org/

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1/10
#5696
Rank 5696 out of 5,722
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5646 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5708 · 0th percentile
Science1/10 · #5508 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Joshua Elementary sits in the high desert community of Lancaster, where families are drawn by the wide open spaces and more affordable cost of living compared to the crowded LA basin below. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores that reflect a community still working to close some persistent opportunity gaps. Families who choose to get involved — connecting with teachers, supplementing at home, and leaning into the tight-knit nature of a neighborhood school — can help shape a meaningful experience for their kids here.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
178 (57%)
African American
107 (34%)
Multiple Races
13 (4%)
White
12 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners65 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged298 (95%)
Students with Disabilities63 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

688
Enrollment
35.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18
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 Programs5/10 · #3534 · 42nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found