LANCASTER ISD
6,822 Students
11 Schools
District Overview
Located at 422 S Centre Ave in Lancaster, Texas, Lancaster Independent School District operates as a primary public school system serving a thriving community within the greater Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. According to National Center for Education Statistics data for the 2024–2025 academic year, this fully open, traditional public district oversees 11 operational campuses that accommodate a total enrollment of 6,822 students. Set in a large suburban landscape, Lancaster ISD offers a complete prekindergarten through 12th-grade educational pathway, nurturing young learners from early childhood development all the way through high school graduation.
To support its student body, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce of nearly 2,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 925 full-time classroom teachers, over 128 instructional aides, and more than 940 specialized support personnel, ensuring a low student-to-staff ratio across all facilities. Lancaster ISD serves a diverse student population—comprising 3,351 female and 3,471 male students, with significant Black and Hispanic representation reflecting the rich culture of southern Dallas County. For parents, researchers, and community members seeking additional information on academic programming and district initiatives, Lancaster ISD offers detailed resources via its main administration office and official website at lancasterisd.org.
To support its student body, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce of nearly 2,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 925 full-time classroom teachers, over 128 instructional aides, and more than 940 specialized support personnel, ensuring a low student-to-staff ratio across all facilities. Lancaster ISD serves a diverse student population—comprising 3,351 female and 3,471 male students, with significant Black and Hispanic representation reflecting the rich culture of southern Dallas County. For parents, researchers, and community members seeking additional information on academic programming and district initiatives, Lancaster ISD offers detailed resources via its main administration office and official website at lancasterisd.org.
11
Total Schools
6,822
Total Students
925.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 109 |
| Hispanic | 1,680 |
| Black | 4,834 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 149 |
| American Indian | 29 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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Black4,834 (70.9%)
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Hispanic1,680 (24.6%)
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Two or More149 (2.2%)
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White109 (1.6%)
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American Indian29 (0.4%)
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Asian16 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 11 |
| Students: | 6,822* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 925.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.4 |
Schools in LANCASTER ISD
Found 11 Schools
567 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
473 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
613 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
0 Students
Other 1st - 12th
4 Students
Secondary School 7th - 10th
2,255 Students
High School 9th - 12th
908 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
597 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
388 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
416 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
601 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th