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Enrollment
732
Elementary
DISTRICT 562 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LANCASTER ELEMENTARY·NCES 062088002509
Mariposa Elementary
737 West Avenue H-6, Lancaster, CA 93534 · (661) 942-0437 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL732 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.2:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
691 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 103 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 112 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 123 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 118 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 88 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (105) is 19% larger than its 6th grade class (88).
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
19.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -0.2pp since 2014
Math
8.8%
CA avg 37.7% . +0.8pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 20 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 9 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.9% | 14.9% | 20.3% | 59.9% |
| Math | 1.9% | 7.0% | 20.5% | 70.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 19.8% | 8.8% |
| 2023-24 | 18.6% | 12.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.2% | 12.6% |
| 2021-22 | 23.0% | 11.0% |
| 2018-19 | 26.8% | 15.7% |
| 2017-18 | 30.2% | 14.4% |
| 2016-17 | 25.6% | 17.3% |
| 2015-16 | 24.0% | 14.0% |
| 2014-15 | 20.0% | 8.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
15.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
24.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 16% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 24% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa Elementary's state test result (15.5% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Elementary this school | 732 | 94.4% | 15.5% |
| Tamarisk Elementary Palmdale | 664 | 93.4% | 12.5% |
| Monte Vista Elementary Lancaster | 788 | 89.6% | 17.7% |
| Stella I. Hills Elementary Bakersfield | 670 | 98.1% | 10.2% |
| Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster | 645 | 89.3% | 18.2% |
| Village Elementary Victorville | 763 | 89.5% | 13.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mariposa Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 15.5% | #4,906 of 5,151 | #1,113 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 8.8% | #5,087 of 5,172 ▼ 173 | #1,125 of 1,129 ▼ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 19.8% | #4,852 of 5,172 ▼ 16 | #1,106 of 1,129 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.7pp | #1,035 of 5,116 | #163 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 732 | #614 of 5,915 | #109 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.2:1 | #4,549 of 5,352 | #1,029 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.9% | #2,616 of 5,354 | #422 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.4% | #518 of 5,625 | #250 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +34.1% | #109 of 1,139 | #19 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
732
+128 (+21%) vs 2020
+25% since 1990-91, when it was 586
Student : Teacher
25.2:1
was 26.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 732 | 29 | 25.2:1 | 94% (691) |
| 2023-24 | 732 | 28 | 26.1:1 | 94% (687) |
| 2022-23 | 723 | 26 | 27.8:1 | 95% (690) |
| 2020-21 | 604 | 23 | 26.3:1 | 94% (568) |
| 2017-18 | 546 | 24 | 22.8:1 | 92% (500) |
| 2015-16 | 556 | 22 | 25.3:1 | 92% (509) |
| 2010-11 | 801 | N/A | N/A | 86% (692) |
| 2000-01 | 680 | 32 | 21.3:1 | 100% (677) |
| 1990-91 | 586 | 21 | 27.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mariposa Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 34% (546 to 732); teachers up 21% (24 to 29).
About Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa Elementary operates as a high-enrollment elementary school in Lancaster, California. Grades offered run from kindergarten through 6, with 732 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Lancaster Elementary has 23 schools; together they serve 13,765 students.
At Mariposa Elementary, Hispanic students make up 64% of the student body. The next largest groups are 26% Black, 6% White, and 3% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 15 points above the 48% share among Los Angeles County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 52% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 29 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Mariposa Elementary was 25.2:1. On average, elementary schools in California have 22.3:1, compared with 25.2:1 here. Mariposa Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 94%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Los Angeles County is 70%.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Mariposa Elementary is 8.7 points below its prediction. Actual: 15.5%. Predicted: 24.2%.
Federal survey data for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Los Angeles County is home to 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 public school students.
The closest other public school is Desert View Elementary, about 0.8 miles away. Mariposa Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Local comparison: Mariposa Elementary ranks 4th of 6 nearby schools, at 15.5% versus a 15.4% average.
The NCES locale for Mariposa Elementary is Suburb: Large, which covers schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
2024-25 enrollment was 732, a 21% gain from 604 in 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 25.2 students per teacher, compared with 26.3 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Mariposa Elementary covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lancaster Elementary
- Amargosa Creek MiddleMiddle · 859 students
- New Vista MiddleMiddle · 835 students
- Endeavour MiddleMiddle · 805 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryElementary · 788 students
- El Dorado ElementaryElementary · 766 students
- West Wind ElementaryElementary · 757 students
Other schools in Lancaster
- Assurance Learning AcademyHigh · 3,014 students
- Lancaster HighHigh · 2,688 students
- Eastside HighHigh · 2,631 students
- Antelope Valley HighHigh · 1,498 students
- Sundown ElementaryElementary · 941 students
- Amargosa Creek MiddleMiddle · 859 students
Other Mariposa Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 2 states are named Mariposa Elementary. Mariposa Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 6.
- Mariposa ElementaryOntario, CA · 537 students
- Mariposa ElementaryBrea, CA · 504 students
- Mariposa ElementaryRedlands, CA · 432 students
- Mariposa ElementaryMariposa, CA · 386 students
- MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPORT ST LUCIE, FL · 792 students
Nearby schools
- Desert View Elementary0.8 mi · 688
- Phoenix High Community Day1.0 mi · 19
- Monte Vista Elementary1.1 mi · 788
- Piute Middle1.3 mi · 729
- Antelope Valley High1.4 mi · 1,498
- Desert Winds Continuation High1.5 mi · 605
Frequently asked questions
About Mariposa ElementaryHow large is Mariposa Elementary?
Mariposa Elementary enrolls approximately 732 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Mariposa Elementary serve?
Mariposa Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary is approximately 25.2:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Mariposa Elementary?
Student demographics at Mariposa Elementary are roughly 6% White, 64% Hispanic, 26% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Mariposa Elementary public or private?
Mariposa Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lancaster Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.