Sundance Elementary

Public K-5

 8944 Twin Trails Dr.
       San Diego, CA  92129-2334


(858) 484-2950

District: Poway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,318 Help


Students who attend Sundance Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mesa Verde Middle
High:    Westview High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.6%
White:
34.3%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details Sundance Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 20th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sundance Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.6%), White (34.3%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary is 20.9, which is the 2nd best among 26 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sundance Elementary is $8,318, which is the 9th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Poway Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sundance Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sundance Elementary 699th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Sundance Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Poway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Poway Unified 81st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sundance Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.75 804th 4809 83.3%
2005 86.11 683rd 4822 85.8%
2006 89.62 500th 4818 89.6%
2007 92.64 369th 5113 92.8%
2008 92.69 332nd 5113 93.5%
2009 92.72 312th 5193 94.0%
2010 80.45 987th 5314 81.4%
2011 86.84 651st 5377 87.9%
2012 85.76 688th 5390 87.2%
2013 79.85 1064th 5530 80.8%
2015 86.28 811th 5611 85.5%
2016 87.18 788th 5614 86.0%
2017 86.32 852nd 5692 85.0%
2018 88.30 722nd 5662 87.2%
2019 92.71 467th 5789 91.9%
2022 93.47 485th 5883 91.8%
2023 90.17 692nd 5848 88.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 159th 339 53.1%
2019 71.93 118th 445 73.5%
2022 72.71 167th 610 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.38 202nd 5084 96.0%
2022 95.48 162nd 5264 96.9%
2023 99.09 33rd 5355 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.79 679th 5413 87.5%
2019 90.67 517th 5492 90.6%
2022 93.48 411th 5635 92.7%
2023 88.89 692nd 5595 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.11 796th 5431 85.3%
2019 91.83 454th 5510 91.8%
2022 91.65 527th 5663 90.7%
2023 88.80 683rd 5627 87.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.78 466th 1071 56.5%
2019 72.02 324th 1149 71.8%
2022 75.21 271st 1154 76.5%
2023 65.11 506th 1183 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sundance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.87 1299th 2737 52.5%
2019 73.74 679th 2834 76.0%
2022 70.81 778th 2726 71.5%
2023 60.48 1088th 2659 59.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sundance Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 599 19 126 35 1 n/a n/a 0 780
1989 672 23 178 53 3 n/a n/a 0 929
1990 722 21 185 54 1 n/a n/a 0 983
1991 527 16 78 30 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 477 16 85 27 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 495 20 80 33 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 440 24 94 51 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 376 31 104 51 4 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 376 31 104 51 4 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 371 26 107 55 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 378 28 102 67 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 393 22 113 56 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 398 21 114 47 0 n/a n/a 5 585
2001 394 25 114 44 2 n/a n/a 12 591
2002 342 30 100 54 2 n/a n/a 12 540
2003 342 30 100 54 2 n/a n/a 12 540
2004 313 31 124 41 4 n/a n/a 18 531
2005 279 34 131 47 9 n/a n/a 30 530
2006 246 34 122 44 5 n/a n/a 43 494
2007 243 27 117 49 4 n/a n/a 58 498
2008 225 34 122 41 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 234 24 141 33 1 5 57 0 495
2010 210 25 131 35 0 6 77 0 484
2011 239 25 126 42 2 8 34 0 476
2012 230 30 130 46 1 6 41 0 484
2013 228 19 147 57 2 8 62 0 523
2014 228 16 151 60 2 6 76 0 539
2015 219 19 158 63 2 9 78 0 548
2016 198 18 160 66 2 5 78 0 527
2017 173 10 152 57 2 5 80 0 479
2018 161 4 144 50 3 4 73 0 439
2019 177 4 147 48 3 3 63 0 445
2020 158 6 138 57 0 3 72 0 434
2021 145 8 142 51 1 1 56 0 404
2022 140 5 129 53 1 0 55 0 383
2023 138 7 155 57 0 2 43 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sundance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 29.0 26.8 n/a
1989 929 34.0 27.3 n/a
1990 983 34.0 28.9 n/a
1991 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1992 605 28.5 21.2 2.6
1993 628 24.3 25.8 7.2
1994 611 25.0 24.4 7
1995 566 24.0 23.6 10.2
1996 566 24.0 23.6 10.2
1997 560 27.0 20.7 10
1998 576 31.0 18.6 13.5
1999 584 31.0 18.8 11.3
2000 585 30.0 19.5 12.2
2001 591 30.0 19.7 12.4
2002 540 28.0 19.3 13.3
2003 540 28.0 19.3 13.3
2004 531 25.0 21.2 13.3
2005 530 25.5 20.8 17
2006 494 26.0 19.0 15.7
2007 498 26.0 19.2 15.7
2008 425 24.5 17.3 18.1
2009 495 26.5 16.8 13.1
2010 484 20.5 23.6 13.4
2011 476 n/a n/a 14.3
2012 484 19.0 25.4 n/a
2013 523 21.0 24.9 14
2014 539 22.5 23.9 16.5
2015 548 23.0 23.8 19.3
2016 527 23.0 22.9 18.8
2017 479 19.0 25.2 14.2
2018 439 17.0 25.8 17.3
2019 445 18.0 24.7 16.4
2020 434 n/a n/a 12.9
2021 404 20.2 20.0 15.6
2022 383 18.0 21.2 15.1
2023 402 19.2 20.9 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sundance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 29.0 26.8 n/a
1989 929 34.0 27.3 n/a
1990 983 34.0 28.9 n/a
1991 651 28.0 23.2 n/a
1992 605 28.5 21.2 2.6
1993 628 24.3 25.8 7.2
1994 611 25.0 24.4 7
1995 566 24.0 23.6 10.2
1996 566 24.0 23.6 10.2
1997 560 27.0 20.7 10
1998 576 31.0 18.6 13.5
1999 584 31.0 18.8 11.3
2000 585 30.0 19.5 12.2
2001 591 30.0 19.7 12.4
2002 540 28.0 19.3 13.3
2003 540 28.0 19.3 13.3
2004 531 25.0 21.2 13.3
2005 530 25.5 20.8 17
2006 494 26.0 19.0 15.7
2007 498 26.0 19.2 15.7
2008 425 24.5 17.3 18.1
2009 495 26.5 16.8 13.1
2010 484 20.5 23.6 13.4
2011 476 n/a n/a 14.3
2012 484 19.0 25.4 n/a
2013 523 21.0 24.9 14
2014 539 22.5 23.9 16.5
2015 548 23.0 23.8 19.3
2016 527 23.0 22.9 18.8
2017 479 19.0 25.2 14.2
2018 439 17.0 25.8 17.3
2019 445 18.0 24.7 16.4
2020 434 n/a n/a 12.9
2021 404 20.2 20.0 15.6
2022 383 18.0 21.2 15.1
2023 402 19.2 20.9 15.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sundance Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%2.0%3.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%
201396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201686.0%13.0%1.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
201786.0%14.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sundance Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,318

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sundance Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 692nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sundance Elementary)85.564.6
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)76.373.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sundance Elementary)7567.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)76.975.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sundance Elementary)73.271.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)75.875
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sundance Elementary)7583.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)76.874.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sundance Elementary)81.174.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)78.476.4
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sundance Elementary)75.364.4
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)70.969.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sundance Elementary)54.852.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Poway Unified)6364.1
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445402
 9.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian147155
 5.4%
Hispanic4857
 18.8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White177138
 22%
Two or More Races6343
 31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%15.7%
 0.7%


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Students who attend Sundance Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mesa Verde Middle
High : Westview High

Sundance Elementary ranks 699th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Sundance Elementary.

Students at Sundance Elementary are 39% Asian, 34% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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