Mariposa Elementary School is a public school in Lancaster, California that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 500–600 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is about 26:1, which is a little higher than the state average. The school's main subjects are English language arts and math, as well as science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. U.S. News data shows that about 13% of students are good at math and 23% are good at reading. This shows that many students need more help with their schoolwork. Mariposa Elementary has a lot of different kinds of students, and a lot of them come from minority and low-income backgrounds. This money goes toward classroom instruction, intervention programs, and enrichment activities. Mariposa Elementary School is in a residential area of Lancaster and focuses on helping students grow and learn basic skills. The school is still working to improve outcomes through targeted instruction and community involvement, even though academic performance is still below the state average.