Lancaster Elementary

Summary:

Lancaster Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 594 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Ysleta Independent School District, which is ranked 277 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

While Lancaster Elementary has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with around 88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 49.15% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 56.66% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Science, with only 19.77% of 5th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 29.43% for the district and 26.29% for the state. Lancaster Elementary's ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating in recent years.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the Ysleta ISD, such as Pasodale Elementary and Ysleta Elementary, generally perform better than Lancaster Elementary on STAAR tests, with higher proficiency rates in reading and math. Additionally, Presa Elementary, located just 0.51 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, ranking 958 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9230 Elgin Dr
       El Paso, TX  79907


(915) 434-3400

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1852nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,112 Help


Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Del Valle Middle
High:    Del Valle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.0%
White:
1.2%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lancaster Elementary ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98%), White (1.2%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary is 14.2, which is the 12th best among 27 elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lancaster Elementary is $10,112. 25 elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lancaster Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ysleta Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) 277th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lancaster Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.80 2359th 3465 31.9%
2005 39.63 2499th 3475 28.1%
2006 36.31 2628th 3476 24.4%
2007 42.54 2572nd 3724 30.9%
2008 45.87 2377th 3768 36.9%
2009 41.67 2663rd 3884 31.4%
2010 47.59 2444th 3937 37.9%
2011 46.08 2649th 4095 35.3%
2012 53.06 2095th 4206 50.2%
2013 64.17 1485th 4221 64.8%
2014 66.40 1395th 4260 67.3%
2015 72.08 1157th 4320 73.2%
2016 65.23 1504th 4286 64.9%
2017 62.85 1344th 4329 69.0%
2018 62.50 1370th 4359 68.6%
2019 62.39 1400th 4479 68.7%
2021 32.37 3012th 4578 34.2%
2022 44.72 2456th 4581 46.4%
2023 48.56 2267th 4647 51.2%
2024 55.26 1852nd 4675 60.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.68 1771st 3226 45.1%
2019 42.36 1975th 3333 40.7%
2021 31.10 2600th 3446 24.6%
2022 35.72 2451st 3487 29.7%
2023 41.10 2195th 3556 38.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 1894th 3558 46.8%
2019 48.76 1490th 3684 59.6%
2021 30.65 2754th 3799 27.5%
2022 61.24 1008th 3952 74.5%
2023 53.76 1420th 4086 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.77 788th 4264 81.5%
2019 71.30 737th 4309 82.9%
2021 42.56 2560th 4451 42.5%
2022 54.18 1875th 4477 58.1%
2023 58.47 1622nd 4521 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.53 1459th 4306 66.1%
2019 57.78 1613th 4348 62.9%
2021 29.13 3250th 4499 27.8%
2022 44.50 2502nd 4561 45.1%
2023 50.87 2088th 4588 54.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.88 1850th 3106 40.4%
2019 42.56 2312th 3184 27.4%
2021 19.50 2614th 3006 13.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 1172nd 4240 72.4%
2019 53.08 1766th 4295 58.9%
2021 33.62 3081st 4331 28.9%
2022 49.28 2147th 4461 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 1339th 4319 69.0%
2019 65.23 1231st 4357 71.7%
2021 37.66 2698th 4498 40.0%
2022 44.67 2470th 4563 45.9%
2023 46.97 2334th 4585 49.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lancaster Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.54 927th 4168 77.8%
2019 68.78 931st 4188 77.8%
2021 39.45 2614th 4329 39.6%
2022 51.46 1992nd 4376 54.5%
2023 55.11 1762nd 4401 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Lancaster Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 56 4 6 1007 n/a n/a n/a 0 1073
1989 45 8 8 1009 3 n/a n/a 0 1073
1990 34 12 4 920 3 n/a n/a 0 973
1991 39 5 4 952 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
1992 31 5 3 922 0 n/a n/a 0 961
1993 31 5 2 870 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1994 26 6 1 853 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1995 34 4 3 773 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1996 34 4 3 773 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1997 34 3 3 787 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 32 3 2 760 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1999 26 4 2 765 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 22 5 1 763 2 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 19 3 0 741 4 n/a n/a 0 767
2002 14 2 1 706 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2003 14 2 1 706 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2004 13 1 0 682 4 n/a n/a 0 700
2005 11 1 0 667 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2006 10 0 0 620 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 11 3 1 639 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 9 2 2 636 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2009 7 1 2 616 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2010 9 2 5 644 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2011 2 0 0 665 0 0 0 0 667
2012 2 0 0 675 0 0 0 0 677
2013 3 0 0 538 0 0 0 0 541
2014 0 0 0 533 0 0 0 0 533
2015 3 0 0 509 0 0 0 0 512
2016 0 0 0 486 1 0 0 0 487
2017 0 1 0 491 0 0 0 0 492
2018 2 1 0 499 0 0 0 0 502
2019 4 0 0 463 0 0 0 0 467
2020 5 2 0 421 0 1 0 0 429
2021 4 3 0 598 0 1 1 0 607
2022 5 6 0 586 0 1 0 0 598
2023 7 3 0 582 0 1 1 0 594

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lancaster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1073 53.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1073 n/a n/a n/a
1990 973 25.0 38.9 n/a
1991 1000 53.1 18.8 n/a
1992 961 56.4 17.0 60.2
1993 908 53.0 17.1 78.6
1994 886 17.4 50.9 66.3
1995 817 51.6 15.8 67.8
1996 817 51.6 15.8 67.8
1997 827 49.6 16.7 70.5
1998 797 48.0 16.6 73
1999 798 51.7 15.4 54.9
2000 793 50.8 15.6 60.5
2001 767 48.4 15.8 61.3
2002 726 48.3 15.0 62.5
2003 726 48.3 15.0 62.5
2004 700 47.5 14.7 55.3
2005 681 47.2 14.4 54.2
2006 632 45.0 14.0 53.8
2007 655 45.6 14.4 47
2008 649 43.0 15.1 73.3
2009 627 45.4 13.8 67.1
2010 662 45.9 14.4 60.9
2011 667 46.0 14.4 81.3
2012 677 46.0 14.7 83.8
2013 541 41.0 13.1 89.8
2014 533 39.5 13.4 90.1
2015 512 38.0 13.4 87.3
2016 487 33.0 14.7 87.9
2017 492 34.8 14.1 86
2018 502 33.9 14.7 86.7
2019 467 33.9 13.7 84.6
2020 429 27.6 15.4 86.5
2021 607 38.9 15.5 86.2
2022 598 39.3 15.1 84.3
2023 594 41.6 14.2 88.7

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 Lancaster Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1073 53.0 20.2 n/a
1989 1073 n/a n/a n/a
1990 973 25.0 38.9 n/a
1991 1000 53.1 18.8 n/a
1992 961 56.4 17.0 60.2
1993 908 53.0 17.1 78.6
1994 886 17.4 50.9 66.3
1995 817 51.6 15.8 67.8
1996 817 51.6 15.8 67.8
1997 827 49.6 16.7 70.5
1998 797 48.0 16.6 73
1999 798 51.7 15.4 54.9
2000 793 50.8 15.6 60.5
2001 767 48.4 15.8 61.3
2002 726 48.3 15.0 62.5
2003 726 48.3 15.0 62.5
2004 700 47.5 14.7 55.3
2005 681 47.2 14.4 54.2
2006 632 45.0 14.0 53.8
2007 655 45.6 14.4 47
2008 649 43.0 15.1 73.3
2009 627 45.4 13.8 67.1
2010 662 45.9 14.4 60.9
2011 667 46.0 14.4 81.3
2012 677 46.0 14.7 83.8
2013 541 41.0 13.1 89.8
2014 533 39.5 13.4 90.1
2015 512 38.0 13.4 87.3
2016 487 33.0 14.7 87.9
2017 492 34.8 14.1 86
2018 502 33.9 14.7 86.7
2019 467 33.9 13.7 84.6
2020 429 27.6 15.4 86.5
2021 607 38.9 15.5 86.2
2022 598 39.3 15.1 84.3
2023 594 41.6 14.2 88.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lancaster Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,747 (16.1%) $9,071 (83.8%) $10,819
2020 $1,870 (15.6%) $10,148 (84.4%) $12,018
2021 $1,253 (12.4%) $8,858 (87.6%) $10,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lancaster Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1400th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2267th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)4049
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4558
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)5240
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)8012
 68%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)5446
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)4865
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)178
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))3837
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)6743
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6559
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)5323
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6039
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Lancaster Elementary)3614
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4923
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467594
 27.2%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic463582
 25.7%
Pacific Islander01
White47
 75%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%88.7%
 4.1%


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Students who attend Lancaster Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Del Valle Middle
High : Del Valle High School

Lancaster Elementary ranks 1852nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Lancaster Elementary.

Students at Lancaster Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.


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