Lancaster Elementary proudly opened its doors in 1983 and is a proud member of the Del Valle Learning Community. The school colors are red and yellow with the school mascot being an Aztec. We are Aztec Strong!
Lancaster is a proud Blended Learning Campus, 1 of 10 campuses in YISD, that uses technology, teacher facilitation and instructional tools to create personalized learning paths for each child. In this way, we ensure to maximize on the strengths of your children and to empower students to grow in the learning areas identified in their learning profiles. Our school motto is that- Every Aztec Counts! Every Moment Matters!- and blended learning allows us to take each student to the next level.
Academic Performance
· 2019 Accountability Rating- B
· 2019 Distinction Designations in: Academic Achievement in ELA/Reading; Academic Achievement in Mathematics; Academic Achievement in Science; Postsecondary Readiness
· 2018 Accountability Rating- 93 Met Standard
· 2018 Distinction Designations in: Academic Achievement in ELA/Reading; Academic Achievement in Mathematics; Academic Achievement in Science; Top 25 Percent: Comparative Closing the Gaps; Postsecondary Readiness
· 2017 Accountability- Met Standard
· 2017 Distinction Designations in: Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading; Academic Achievement in Mathematics; Academic Achievement in Science; Top 25 Percent: Student Progress; Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps; Postsecondary Readiness
· 2016 Accountability- Met Standard
· 2017 Distinction Designations in: Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading; Academic Achievement in Mathematics; Top 25 Percent: Student Progress; Top 25 Percent: Closing Performance Gaps; Postsecondary Readiness
Lancaster Instructional Programs/Extracurricular Activities
Lancaster Elementary students have the opportunity to participate in a host of programs and activities that build them into well-rounded students. All students K-5 take part in a robust Fine Arts Program of Art, Theater Arts, Band or Orchestra. Further, students in K-5 attend weekly classes with their school counselor to develop their social emotional learning and their technology teacher to learn about STEM and robotics. Another weekly enrichment opportunity for Lancaster students is with our librarian where not only do they grow in their love of reading, but where they also participate in online learning and making global connections with students, museums, and even the National Football Hall of Fame to extend their learning.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in our Girls on the Run Club, 3-5 Aztec Cheer Squad, Aztec Vex Robotics Club, Student Council, Announcement Media Team, and UIL events Oral Reading/ Spelling.
Lancaster Mission Statement
Lancaster Elementary faculty, staff, and community will provide a positive and nurturing school climate that promotes the love of learning while fostering academic excellence through valuable learning experiences that will produce well-rounded, productive citizens that are able to compete in a global setting.
