Joshua Elementary

Public K-5

 43926 N. Second St. E.
       Lancaster, CA  93535-4010


(661) 948-0743

District: Lancaster Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5842nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,506 Help


Students who attend Joshua Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    New Vista Middle
High:    Antelope Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  27.1 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.0%
African American:
39.3%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Compare Details Joshua Elementary ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.38. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50%), African American (39.3%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joshua Elementary is 27.1. 8 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joshua Elementary is $8,506, which is the 3rd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Joshua Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joshua Elementary 5842nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Joshua Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 1419th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joshua Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.42 3219th 4809 33.1%
2005 19.93 3972nd 4822 17.6%
2006 20.98 3928th 4818 18.5%
2007 16.29 4554th 5113 10.9%
2008 12.81 4777th 5113 6.6%
2009 11.17 4952nd 5193 4.6%
2010 10.29 5137th 5314 3.3%
2011 6.99 5302nd 5377 1.4%
2012 7.63 5280th 5390 2.0%
2013 4.54 5483rd 5530 0.8%
2015 7.48 5574th 5611 0.7%
2016 7.43 5540th 5614 1.3%
2017 7.24 5617th 5692 1.3%
2018 4.77 5625th 5662 0.7%
2019 5.12 5751st 5789 0.7%
2022 6.99 5850th 5883 0.6%
2023 6.38 5822nd 5848 0.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 3157th 3246 2.7%
2019 26.64 2735th 3275 16.5%
2023 31.10 2456th 3240 24.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.14 2390th 2416 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.48 5070th 5084 0.3%
2019 4.96 5149th 5173 0.5%
2022 8.28 5221st 5264 0.8%
2023 7.65 5320th 5355 0.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.67 336th 336 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.05 5391st 5413 0.4%
2019 4.77 5477th 5492 0.3%
2022 7.21 5616th 5635 0.3%
2023 6.20 5583rd 5595 0.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 2078th 2128 2.3%
2019 21.10 2286th 2585 11.6%
2022 19.60 2033rd 2227 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.38 5405th 5431 0.5%
2019 6.37 5467th 5510 0.8%
2022 7.89 5614th 5663 0.9%
2023 7.83 5577th 5627 0.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.56 694th 700 0.9%
2019 13.55 732nd 747 2.0%
2022 15.97 646th 663 2.6%
2023 13.25 648th 657 1.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.66 4795th 4830 0.7%
2019 7.32 4916th 4963 0.9%
2022 12.13 4945th 5084 2.7%
2023 11.76 4944th 5079 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Joshua Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 886 98 36 140 5 n/a n/a 0 1165
1989 921 120 35 167 7 n/a n/a 0 1250
1990 591 95 28 147 7 n/a n/a 0 868
1991 616 97 29 153 8 n/a n/a 0 903
1992 657 90 34 195 7 n/a n/a 0 983
1993 626 101 37 233 4 n/a n/a 0 1001
1994 609 147 33 240 3 n/a n/a 0 1032
1995 542 210 29 248 3 n/a n/a 0 1032
1996 542 210 29 248 3 n/a n/a 0 1032
1997 465 198 27 250 7 n/a n/a 0 947
1998 446 231 19 244 11 n/a n/a 0 951
1999 402 271 24 232 8 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 369 250 28 295 6 n/a n/a 0 948
2001 339 294 23 336 11 n/a n/a 0 1003
2002 245 317 21 360 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 245 317 21 360 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 215 318 19 388 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2005 200 356 22 410 2 n/a n/a 0 990
2006 177 374 25 435 6 n/a n/a 9 1026
2007 145 364 19 486 7 n/a n/a 12 1033
2008 113 314 14 469 7 n/a n/a 0 917
2009 111 286 15 391 5 1 14 0 823
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 76 286 13 350 0 2 12 0 739
2012 72 276 12 317 0 2 13 0 692
2013 71 265 7 311 3 1 13 0 671
2014 63 257 6 332 7 1 16 0 682
2015 69 257 4 352 6 0 14 0 702
2016 62 238 3 346 3 0 19 0 671
2017 57 221 4 345 7 0 13 0 647
2018 47 200 8 268 4 0 17 0 544
2019 36 203 5 276 2 0 19 0 541
2020 31 236 6 301 4 2 20 0 600
2021 29 219 3 288 4 1 21 0 565
2022 20 155 3 267 6 2 20 0 473
2023 16 213 6 271 7 1 28 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joshua Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1165 42.0 27.7 n/a
1989 1250 45.0 27.7 n/a
1990 868 32.0 27.1 n/a
1991 903 32.0 28.2 n/a
1992 983 32.5 30.2 24.1
1993 1001 35.0 28.6 36.8
1994 1032 35.0 29.5 40.3
1995 1032 37.0 27.9 48.5
1996 1032 37.0 27.9 48.5
1997 947 34.0 27.9 54.4
1998 951 45.0 21.1 66.1
1999 937 46.5 20.2 63.7
2000 948 47.5 20.0 61.9
2001 1003 46.0 21.8 47.6
2002 945 45.0 21.0 67.8
2003 945 45.0 21.0 67.8
2004 941 46.1 20.4 68.4
2005 990 46.0 21.5 75.1
2006 1026 48.0 21.4 70.4
2007 1033 49.0 21.1 72.5
2008 917 51.0 18.0 67.8
2009 823 37.0 21.1 75.1
2010 0 28.0 0.0 n/a
2011 739 n/a n/a 78.2
2012 692 25.5 27.1 n/a
2013 671 23.9 28.0 89.7
2014 682 23.9 28.5 89.4
2015 702 26.0 27.0 88.5
2016 671 26.0 25.8 92.8
2017 647 24.0 26.9 91.7
2018 544 23.0 23.6 91.9
2019 541 24.0 22.5 93.9
2020 600 n/a n/a 95.3
2021 565 23.0 24.5 97.3
2022 473 20.4 23.1 93.9
2023 542 20.0 27.1 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joshua Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1165 42.0 27.7 n/a
1989 1250 45.0 27.7 n/a
1990 868 32.0 27.1 n/a
1991 903 32.0 28.2 n/a
1992 983 32.5 30.2 24.1
1993 1001 35.0 28.6 36.8
1994 1032 35.0 29.5 40.3
1995 1032 37.0 27.9 48.5
1996 1032 37.0 27.9 48.5
1997 947 34.0 27.9 54.4
1998 951 45.0 21.1 66.1
1999 937 46.5 20.2 63.7
2000 948 47.5 20.0 61.9
2001 1003 46.0 21.8 47.6
2002 945 45.0 21.0 67.8
2003 945 45.0 21.0 67.8
2004 941 46.1 20.4 68.4
2005 990 46.0 21.5 75.1
2006 1026 48.0 21.4 70.4
2007 1033 49.0 21.1 72.5
2008 917 51.0 18.0 67.8
2009 823 37.0 21.1 75.1
2010 0 28.0 0.0 n/a
2011 739 n/a n/a 78.2
2012 692 25.5 27.1 n/a
2013 671 23.9 28.0 89.7
2014 682 23.9 28.5 89.4
2015 702 26.0 27.0 88.5
2016 671 26.0 25.8 92.8
2017 647 24.0 26.9 91.7
2018 544 23.0 23.6 91.9
2019 541 24.0 22.5 93.9
2020 600 n/a n/a 95.3
2021 565 23.0 24.5 97.3
2022 473 20.4 23.1 93.9
2023 542 20.0 27.1 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Joshua Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%96.0%97.0%
201396.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201494.0%2.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%94.0%97.0%
201595.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%97.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%≥99.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202094.5%0.0%4.7%98.4%97.6%96.1%98.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joshua Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,506

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joshua Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5751st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5822nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joshua Elementary)2.74.9
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.922.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joshua Elementary)1.42
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)25.720.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joshua Elementary)119.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.421.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Elementary)5.44.4
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)19.316.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joshua Elementary)15.613.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)33.423
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Elementary)6.33.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)12.98.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Joshua Elementary)9.48.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)15.213.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541542
 0.2%
African American203213
 4.9%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic276271
 1.8%
Pacific Islander01
White3616
 55.6%
Two or More Races1928
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%95.2%
 1.3%


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Joshua Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.4% of California elementary schools.

Students at Joshua Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 39% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Joshua Elementary.

Students who attend Joshua Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Vista Middle
High : Antelope Valley High


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