How is Discovery Elementary School rated?

Discovery Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lancaster Elementary School District is rated D+ overall.

How do students at Discovery Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Discovery Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 27% in English Language Arts, 21% in Math and 14% in Science.

What grades does Discovery Elementary School serve?

Discovery Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?

662 students attend Discovery Elementary School, down from 789 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Discovery Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,714 residential properties to Discovery Elementary School in and around Lancaster. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Discovery Elementary School in?

Discovery Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District, which reports 24 schools, 13,769 students and $16,031 of spending per student.

Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School is a public primary school in Lancaster, CA, serving grades K–5, rated C-, with 662 students and a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 27% in English Language Arts, 21% in Math and 14% in Science.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: K–5
Enrollment: 662
Students per teacher: 24.5:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts27%

Math21%

Science14%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic75%

Black17%

White4%

Two or more races3%

Asian0%

Male / female: 47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch: 90%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -16.1%
Prior-year enrollment: 789

Homes assigned to this school

1,714 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Discovery Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 44910 17th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
Phone: (661) 949-3175
Website: lancsd.org
Setting: Suburb - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062088012829

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School district

Lancaster Elementary School District

District rating: D+
Schools: 24
Students: 13,769
Spending per student: $16,031
Teachers (FTE): 610
Grades: K–08

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