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.
11
Total Schools
6,822
Total Students
925.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LANCASTER ISD
Demographic Student Count
White109
Hispanic1,680
Black4,834
Asian16
Two or More149
American Indian29
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    4,834 (70.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1,680 (24.6%)
  • Two or More
    149 (2.2%)
  • White
    109 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    29 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    16 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LANCASTER ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other2
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