Jack Northrop Elementary vs Joshua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Northrop Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
Joshua Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster, California | Joshua Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4590 of 5,693 | #5665 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45918 of 50,301 | #50121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 645 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack Northrop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 6.1).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Joshua Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.8).
- •Joshua Elementary is the larger school with 688 students compared with 645.
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 Jack Northrop Elementary better than Joshua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jack Northrop Elementary ranks higher (18.3 vs 6.1 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 Jack Northrop Elementary and Joshua Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Northrop Elementary: 645. Joshua Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Northrop Elementary and Joshua Elementary rank in California?
Jack Northrop Elementary is 4590th of 5,693 and Joshua Elementary is 5665th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).