The Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Lancaster, CA. Administered by Lancaster Elementary, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 35 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 5.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 94.3% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 32 students qualified for free lunch and 1 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 44310 Hardwood Ave. in Lancaster, CA 93534, The Leadership Academy serves families zoned within the Lancaster Elementary attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 22 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Black22 (62.9%)
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Hispanic10 (28.6%)
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White2 (5.7%)
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Two or More1 (2.9%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Lancaster Elementary |
| Phone: | (661)726-5454 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 35 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 32 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 3 |
| Grade 4 | 5 |
| Grade 5 | 6 |
| Grade 6 | 11 |
| Grade 7 | 8 |
| Grade 8 | 2 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 45.7% |
| Male | 19 | 54.3% |