Nancy Cory Elementary

www.nancycoryelementary.org/

710 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nancy Cory Elementary School, located in Lancaster, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lancaster School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and structured educational environment that fosters both academic achievement and character development. It places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, encouraging students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nancy Cory Elementary prides itself on building a collaborative community that involves parents, staff, and the local neighborhood. The school typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression and physical development. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its diverse student body, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

710

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nancy Cory Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	357
Black	177
Asian	28
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
357 (50.3 %)
Black
177 (24.9 %)
White
109 (15.4 %)
Two or More
37 (5.2 %)
Asian
28 (3.9 %)
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)722-1010
Website:	http://www.nancycoryelementary.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 123

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 134