Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sundance Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sundance Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sundance Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sundance Elementary School often compared to?
Sundance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sundance Elementary School?
383 students attend Sundance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sundance Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundance Elementary School?
Sundance Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sundance Elementary School offer ?
Sundance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sundance Elementary School part of?
Sundance Elementary School is part of Poway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sundance Elementary School located?
Sundance Elementary School is located in the Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho Penasquitos.
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