Desert View Elementary vs Empower Generations
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
Empower Generations
Lancaster · Charter high · Grades 9–12
81 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Lancaster, California | Empower Generations Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5103 of 5,693 | #1105 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48123 of 50,301 | #15209 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 40.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24.5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Generations scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 13.9).
- •Empower Generations does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 14%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 24.5%).
- •Empower Generations does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 89%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 40.5).
- •Desert View Elementary is the larger school with 688 students compared with 81.
- •Desert View Elementary is a public school while Empower Generations is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert View Elementary better than Empower Generations?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Generations ranks higher (20.3 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert View Elementary and Empower Generations?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 688. Empower Generations: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Empower Generations rank in California?
Desert View Elementary is 5103rd of 5,693 and Empower Generations is 1105th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).