Desert View Elementary

www.desertviewelementary.org/

691 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert View Elementary School, located in Lancaster, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lancaster School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. The campus emphasizes core curriculum areas such as language arts, mathematics, and science, while striving to create a culture of safety, inclusivity, and community engagement for local families.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Desert View Elementary integrates various programs and resources designed to enhance student growth and prepare them for future academic success. By maintaining a focus on character education and social-emotional development, the school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals. For parents and community members, the school provides an online presence that serves as a hub for district communications, academic calendars, and school-specific resources, ensuring that families remain connected and informed about their child's educational journey.

691

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	414
Black	195
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
414 (59.9 %)
Black
195 (28.2 %)
White
32 (4.6 %)
Two or More
30 (4.3 %)
Asian
16 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)942-9521
Website:	http://www.desertviewelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	544
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	107
Grade 6	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	47.2%
Male	365	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)