JOSHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Joshua Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster Elementary school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 544 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Joshua Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Joshua Elementary, located in Lancaster, California, serves as a public elementary school within the Lancaster School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its student body. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community responsibility.
The school’s website highlights its commitment to active parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to a student's educational experience. Through a variety of programs, resources, and extracurricular opportunities, Joshua Elementary strives to support the diverse needs of its students. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the staff works to ensure that every child is provided with the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.
For more information, contact Joshua Elementary at (661) 948-0743 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lancaster, CA 93535-4010
(661) 948-0743
http://www.joshuaelementary.org/
JOSHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, CA with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lancaster Elementary
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 544 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 36.8%
- White
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.