iLEAD Lancaster Charter vs Jack Northrop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
iLEAD Lancaster Charter
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
Jack Northrop Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
| Measure | iLEAD Lancaster Charter Lancaster, California | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5397 of 5,693 | #4590 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49173 of 50,301 | #45918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 26% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack Northrop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 11.0).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 24.9).
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter is the larger school with 771 students compared with 645.
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter is a charter school while Jack Northrop Elementary is a public 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 iLEAD Lancaster Charter better than Jack Northrop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jack Northrop Elementary ranks higher (18.3 vs 11.0 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 iLEAD Lancaster Charter and Jack Northrop Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
iLEAD Lancaster Charter: 771. Jack Northrop Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do iLEAD Lancaster Charter and Jack Northrop Elementary rank in California?
iLEAD Lancaster Charter is 5397th of 5,693 and Jack Northrop Elementary is 4590th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).