Joshua Elementary School is a public school in Lancaster, California that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 500–600 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 27:1, which is higher than the state average. The school's main subjects are English language arts and math, but it also teaches science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. U.S. News data shows that only 3% of students are good at math and 8% are good at reading. This means that a lot of students need a lot of help with their schoolwork. Joshua Elementary has a very diverse student body, with a large number of students coming from minority and low-income backgrounds. This money helps pay for student services, intervention programs, and classroom instruction. Joshua Elementary School is an important part of the Lancaster community because it focuses on basic skills and helps students do better in school. It is located in a residential area. The school is still working to improve student learning and engagement, even though proficiency levels are low.