Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies

www.lavaschool.org/

481 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies (LAVA) is a specialized educational program within the Lancaster School District designed to provide flexible, non-traditional learning environments for K-8 students. By prioritizing individualized instruction, the academy caters to students who may thrive outside of a conventional classroom setting, offering a blend of independent study and virtual learning options that allow families to balance academic requirements with personal scheduling needs.

The program emphasizes a supportive and personalized approach to education, leveraging digital tools and dedicated staff to ensure students meet state standards while progressing at their own pace. By focusing on academic growth through customized learning pathways, LAVA serves as an essential resource for students seeking a more personalized, student-centered experience that promotes independence, accountability, and accessibility in their primary education.

481

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	265
Black	132
Asian	15
Two or More	28
American Indian	5

Hispanic
265 (55.1 %)
Black
132 (27.4 %)
White
36 (7.5 %)
Two or More
28 (5.8 %)
Asian
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)488-7600
Website:	http://www.lavaschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 28

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	77
Grade 8	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	49.9%
Male	241	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)