Promise Academy serves 46 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Promise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Promise Academy's student population of 46 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Promise Academy is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
24%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Promise Academy?
46 students attend Promise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Promise Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Promise Academy?
Promise Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Promise Academy offer ?
Promise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Promise Academy part of?
Promise Academy is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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