How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lancaster Elementary | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, California | Long Beach, California |
| Total Enrollment | 14,001 | 65,554 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 24.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lancaster Elementary | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,361 | $19,558 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.3% | 15.4% |
| State Revenue | 64.4% | 60.1% |
| Local Revenue | 16.4% | 24.5% |
Lancaster Elementary
Federal State Local
Long Beach Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lancaster Elementary | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.4% | 11.8% |
| African American | 29.0% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.6% | 58.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.5% | 51.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lancaster Elementary | Long Beach Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 191 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 441.4:1 | 564.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.3% | 43.3% |
School Types
Lancaster Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Long Beach Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.