Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nancy Cory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nancy Cory Elementary School's student population of 715 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Nancy Cory Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Cory Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7480 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Cory Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Cory Elementary School is ranked #7480 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nancy Cory Elementary School often compared to?
Nancy Cory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Wind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nancy Cory Elementary School?
715 students attend Nancy Cory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Nancy Cory Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Cory Elementary School?
Nancy Cory Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nancy Cory Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Cory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nancy Cory Elementary School part of?
Nancy Cory Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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