iLEAD Lancaster Charter vs Sierra Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Sierra Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | iLEAD Lancaster Charter Lancaster, California | Sierra Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5397 of 5,693 | #5603 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49173 of 50,301 | #49872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 11% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 8.1).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 92.8%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.9).
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter is the larger school with 771 students compared with 707.
- •iLEAD Lancaster Charter is a charter school while Sierra 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 Sierra Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), iLEAD Lancaster Charter ranks higher (11.0 vs 8.1 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 Sierra Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
iLEAD Lancaster Charter: 771. Sierra Elementary: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do iLEAD Lancaster Charter and Sierra Elementary rank in California?
iLEAD Lancaster Charter is 5397th of 5,693 and Sierra Elementary is 5603rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).