El Dorado Elementary

www.eldoradoelem.org/

755 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

El Dorado Elementary, located in Lancaster, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lancaster School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential skills in core subjects while participating in activities that promote social-emotional growth and community responsibility.

The school's culture is centered on preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and supportive extracurricular engagement. By utilizing resources provided by the district and maintaining a focus on school-wide standards, El Dorado Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative environment involving teachers, parents, and administrators. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.

755

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Dorado Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	412
Black	256
Asian	9
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
412 (54.6 %)
Black
256 (33.9 %)
White
38 (5.0 %)
Two or More
38 (5.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)942-8487
Website:	http://www.eldoradoelem.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	675
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 120

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for El Dorado Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	139
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for El Dorado Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	46.1%
Male	407	53.9%

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