Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center

45006 N. 30th St. E.
Lancaster, CA 93535

www.eastsideusd.org

4 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Eastside Academy and the Transitional Learning Center (TLC) operate under the Eastside Union School District in Lancaster, California. These programs are specifically designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may require a more focused or non-traditional environment than a standard classroom setting. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the academy aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal hurdles while ensuring they remain on track to meet their educational goals.

The mission of these programs centers on fostering a supportive community where students can regain academic momentum and develop essential life skills. Through a combination of targeted curriculum, flexible learning strategies, and consistent guidance, the staff at the Eastside Academy and TLC works to address the unique needs of each learner. By providing these specialized resources, the district helps ensure that all students within the Lancaster area have the necessary tools to transition successfully toward their future academic and personal endeavors.

Total Students

0.9

Full-Time Teachers

4.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

225.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	3
Black	1

Hispanic
3 (75.0 %)
Black
1 (25.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eastside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)952-1200
Website:	http://www.eastsideusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	4
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 8 2