Desert View Elementary

Summary:

Desert View Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, California, serving 691 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Lancaster Elementary District, which is ranked 1436 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Desert View Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 16.7% in 2017-2018 to 49.9% in 2021-2022, well above the state average and the nearby district. Academically, the school struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.33% of Desert View students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 22.8% in the district and 47.04% statewide. The school also struggles to support its diverse student population, with subgroups like African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools.

While the nearby Rise, The Leadership Academy, and Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies also perform poorly on academic measures, some schools in the district, such as Sunnydale Elementary and Linda Verde Elementary, show slightly better academic performance, suggesting opportunities for improvement within the district. Addressing the root causes of Desert View's high chronic absenteeism and providing targeted support for its most vulnerable students will be crucial to improving the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1555 West Avenue H-10
       Lancaster, CA  93534-1371


(661) 942-9521

District: Lancaster Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5754th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,532 Help


Students who attend Desert View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Endeavour Middle
High:    Lancaster High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  718

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.4%
White:
29.0%
Hispanic:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Compare Details Desert View Elementary ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Desert View Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.4%), White (29%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 25.6, which is the 6th best among 15 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert View Elementary is $8,532, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert View Elementary 5754th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Desert View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 1436th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.17 3690th 4809 23.3%
2005 20.62 3922nd 4822 18.7%
2006 19.63 4025th 4818 16.5%
2007 17.99 4443rd 5113 13.1%
2008 22.73 4144th 5113 19.0%
2009 9.87 5006th 5193 3.6%
2010 23.47 4332nd 5314 18.5%
2011 17.18 4848th 5377 9.8%
2012 24.60 4337th 5390 19.5%
2013 19.29 4788th 5530 13.4%
2015 15.73 5023rd 5611 10.5%
2016 14.90 5047th 5614 10.1%
2017 13.40 5237th 5692 8.0%
2018 14.31 5151st 5662 9.0%
2019 16.50 5120th 5789 11.6%
2022 16.67 5201st 5883 11.6%
2023 10.59 5677th 5874 3.4%
2024 8.28 5754th 5862 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 2334th 3246 28.1%
2019 35.20 2112th 3275 35.5%
2022 32.12 2441st 3311 26.3%
2023 22.20 3036th 3250 6.6%
2024 27.25 2736th 3160 13.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.38 2182nd 2420 9.8%
2024 20.67 2361st 2634 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 4441st 5084 12.6%
2019 22.21 4413th 5173 14.7%
2022 22.76 4437th 5264 15.7%
2023 12.52 5186th 5374 3.5%
2024 10.02 5394th 5511 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.27 4956th 5413 8.4%
2019 15.80 4964th 5492 9.6%
2022 16.16 5071st 5635 10.0%
2023 10.76 5468th 5617 2.7%
2024 9.23 5495th 5605 2.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 1368th 2128 35.7%
2019 26.81 1963rd 2585 24.1%
2022 21.50 1945th 2227 12.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.59 4852nd 5431 10.7%
2019 18.89 4760th 5510 13.6%
2022 18.49 4878th 5663 13.9%
2023 11.66 5400th 5650 4.4%
2024 8.73 5548th 5636 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 506th 700 27.7%
2019 26.82 576th 747 22.9%
2022 36.17 396th 663 40.3%
2023 18.84 603rd 662 8.9%
2024 17.73 548th 593 7.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 4116th 4830 14.8%
2019 26.95 3905th 4963 21.3%
2022 22.37 4323rd 5084 15.0%
2023 15.61 4752nd 5098 6.8%
2024 13.40 4854th 5102 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Desert View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.45 2498th 2737 8.7%
2024 3.01 2615th 2647 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Desert View Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Desert View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 37 18 90 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 529 36 20 107 7 n/a n/a 0 699
1990 536 65 26 132 7 n/a n/a 0 766
1991 442 63 23 201 13 n/a n/a 0 742
1992 439 79 25 261 5 n/a n/a 0 809
1993 420 95 29 291 10 n/a n/a 0 845
1994 367 113 20 297 6 n/a n/a 0 803
1995 405 160 35 329 12 n/a n/a 0 941
1996 405 160 35 329 12 n/a n/a 0 941
1997 346 170 31 380 12 n/a n/a 0 939
1998 339 204 35 368 13 n/a n/a 0 959
1999 330 182 30 367 17 n/a n/a 0 926
2000 337 204 37 390 17 n/a n/a 0 985
2001 309 212 34 395 11 n/a n/a 0 961
2002 269 242 42 470 9 n/a n/a 0 1032
2003 269 242 42 470 9 n/a n/a 0 1032
2004 210 241 38 430 7 n/a n/a 0 926
2005 179 262 46 444 6 n/a n/a 0 937
2006 159 269 44 527 6 n/a n/a 1 1006
2007 142 276 43 498 7 n/a n/a 5 971
2008 127 273 37 480 5 n/a n/a 0 922
2009 118 290 27 446 4 1 19 0 905
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 109 276 28 375 1 1 13 0 803
2012 131 256 38 341 1 1 16 0 784
2013 117 226 34 348 1 2 20 0 748
2014 113 222 30 387 5 3 20 0 780
2015 97 269 20 412 5 2 30 0 835
2016 72 266 18 411 5 1 27 0 800
2017 72 239 15 404 6 1 20 0 757
2018 79 227 23 375 6 2 31 0 743
2019 63 227 15 368 3 2 31 0 709
2020 56 206 19 401 4 2 35 0 723
2021 60 179 20 380 2 2 36 0 679
2022 44 151 13 399 2 2 22 0 633
2023 32 195 16 414 2 2 30 0 691
2024 208 247 19 166 15 15 48 0 718

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 Desert View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 24.0 25.6 n/a
1989 699 24.5 28.5 n/a
1990 766 28.0 27.3 n/a
1991 742 28.0 26.5 n/a
1992 809 28.5 28.3 43.1
1993 845 30.0 28.2 49.5
1994 803 32.0 25.1 59.5
1995 941 34.5 27.3 59.8
1996 941 34.5 27.3 59.8
1997 939 35.0 26.8 66.1
1998 959 46.5 20.6 73
1999 926 46.5 19.9 69.9
2000 985 47.5 20.7 69.9
2001 961 47.5 20.2 3.2
2002 1032 48.5 21.3 64.9
2003 1032 48.5 21.3 64.9
2004 926 41.5 22.3 62.7
2005 937 47.0 19.9 66.3
2006 1006 43.0 23.4 63.3
2007 971 45.0 21.6 64.6
2008 922 50.0 18.4 68.8
2009 905 39.0 22.6 71.9
2010 0 30.0 0.0 n/a
2011 803 n/a n/a 76.2
2012 784 26.0 30.1 n/a
2013 748 26.0 28.7 83.8
2014 780 28.0 27.8 81.4
2015 835 29.0 28.7 82.5
2016 800 29.0 27.5 88.5
2017 757 29.9 25.3 88.5
2018 743 29.0 25.6 89
2019 709 28.0 25.3 92.8
2020 723 n/a n/a 94.3
2021 679 29.0 23.4 94
2022 633 23.4 26.9 92.4
2023 691 27.0 25.5 91.9
2024 718 28.0 25.6 92.6

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 Desert View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 24.0 25.6 n/a
1989 699 24.5 28.5 n/a
1990 766 28.0 27.3 n/a
1991 742 28.0 26.5 n/a
1992 809 28.5 28.3 43.1
1993 845 30.0 28.2 49.5
1994 803 32.0 25.1 59.5
1995 941 34.5 27.3 59.8
1996 941 34.5 27.3 59.8
1997 939 35.0 26.8 66.1
1998 959 46.5 20.6 73
1999 926 46.5 19.9 69.9
2000 985 47.5 20.7 69.9
2001 961 47.5 20.2 3.2
2002 1032 48.5 21.3 64.9
2003 1032 48.5 21.3 64.9
2004 926 41.5 22.3 62.7
2005 937 47.0 19.9 66.3
2006 1006 43.0 23.4 63.3
2007 971 45.0 21.6 64.6
2008 922 50.0 18.4 68.8
2009 905 39.0 22.6 71.9
2010 0 30.0 0.0 n/a
2011 803 n/a n/a 76.2
2012 784 26.0 30.1 n/a
2013 748 26.0 28.7 83.8
2014 780 28.0 27.8 81.4
2015 835 29.0 28.7 82.5
2016 800 29.0 27.5 88.5
2017 757 29.9 25.3 88.5
2018 743 29.0 25.6 89
2019 709 28.0 25.3 92.8
2020 723 n/a n/a 94.3
2021 679 29.0 23.4 94
2022 633 23.4 26.9 92.4
2023 691 27.0 25.5 91.9
2024 718 28.0 25.6 92.6

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

Desert View Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201394.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%95.0%97.0%94.0%95.0%
201497.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201596.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%98.0%100.0%96.0%98.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
202096.4%0.0%1.8%98.2%98.2%
202193.8%0.0%0.0%95.9%96.9%94.9%93.8%95.9%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,532

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5120th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5677th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert View Elementary)38.512.5
 26%
   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 (Desert View Elementary)3214.6
 17.4%
   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 (Desert View Elementary)27.216.5
 10.7%
   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 (Desert View Elementary)8.711
 2.3%
   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 (Desert View Elementary)29.119.5
 9.6%
   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 (Desert View Elementary)3.45.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)12.98.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Desert View Elementary)10.35.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)15.213.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert View Elementary)38.414.4
 24%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.223.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary)12.112.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)16.611.6
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709691
 2.5%
African American227195
 14.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic368414
 12.5%
Pacific Islander22
White6332
 49.2%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%91.9%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert View Elementary

Desert View Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.8% of California elementary schools.

Students at Desert View Elementary are 34% African American, 29% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Desert View Elementary.

Students who attend Desert View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Endeavour Middle
High : Lancaster High


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