Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies

www.lavaschool.org/

282 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies (LAVA) is a specialized educational program within the Lancaster School District designed to provide flexible, non-traditional learning environments for K-8 students. By prioritizing individualized instruction, the academy caters to students who may thrive outside of a conventional classroom setting, offering a blend of independent study and virtual learning options that allow families to balance academic requirements with personal scheduling needs.

The program emphasizes a supportive and personalized approach to education, leveraging digital tools and dedicated staff to ensure students meet state standards while progressing at their own pace. By focusing on academic growth through customized learning pathways, LAVA serves as an essential resource for students seeking a more personalized, student-centered experience that promotes independence, accountability, and accessibility in their primary education.

282

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	164
Black	63
Asian	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
164 (58.2%)
Black
63 (22.3%)
White
30 (10.6%)
Two or More
14 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)488-7600
Website:	http://www.lavaschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	20
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	51.4%
Male	137	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)