iLEAD Lancaster Charter District

Lancaster, California — 1 schools

741
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,016
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 741 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 771 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,016 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 17.5% local, 75.0% state, and 7.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1145 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 257:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 52.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.8% Hispanic or Latino, 35.1% African American, 17.0% White across the district's schools.

Ilead Lancaster Charter accounts for 100.0% of all iLEAD Lancaster Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means iLEAD Lancaster Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 71.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District student-counselor ratio is 257:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within iLEAD Lancaster Charter District is typically wider than the iLEAD Lancaster Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 52.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
75.0%
State
17.5%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1145 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in iLEAD Lancaster Charter District.

White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 35.1%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

257:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in iLEAD Lancaster Charter District

School Enrollment
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Charter
771

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in iLEAD Lancaster Charter District?

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 741 students.

How much does iLEAD Lancaster Charter District spend per student?

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District spends $13,016 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1145 in California.

What is the average rent near iLEAD Lancaster Charter District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of iLEAD Lancaster Charter District?

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District students are 38.8% Hispanic or Latino, 35.1% African American, 17.0% White, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for iLEAD Lancaster Charter District?

iLEAD Lancaster Charter District has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1145 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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