Sunnydale Elementary

Public K-6

 1233 W. Ave. J-8
       Lancaster, CA  93534-4770


(661) 948-2636

District: Lancaster Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5444th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,421 Help


Students who attend Sunnydale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Amargosa Creek Middle
High:    Lancaster High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
African American:
26.9%
White:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


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Compare Details Sunnydale Elementary ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.51. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53%), African American (26.9%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunnydale Elementary is 24.4, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnydale Elementary is $8,421. 8 elementary schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunnydale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnydale Elementary 5444th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Sunnydale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 1419th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunnydale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.54 3830th 4809 20.4%
2005 21.62 3853rd 4822 20.1%
2006 19.33 4051st 4818 15.9%
2007 19.40 4341st 5113 15.1%
2008 15.20 4650th 5113 9.1%
2009 19.88 4441st 5193 14.5%
2010 23.00 4381st 5314 17.6%
2011 28.46 4095th 5377 23.8%
2012 19.20 4697th 5390 12.9%
2013 21.25 4638th 5530 16.1%
2015 18.85 4744th 5611 15.5%
2016 23.65 4286th 5614 23.7%
2017 23.20 4409th 5692 22.5%
2018 26.28 4139th 5662 26.9%
2019 20.60 4743rd 5789 18.1%
2022 11.12 5664th 5883 3.7%
2023 13.51 5424th 5848 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.18 731st 3275 77.7%
2022 32.65 2399th 3311 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 3272nd 5084 35.6%
2019 27.40 4077th 5173 21.2%
2022 13.89 5027th 5264 4.5%
2023 17.50 4853rd 5355 9.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.63 4042nd 5413 25.3%
2019 20.69 4558th 5492 17.0%
2022 11.36 5459th 5635 3.1%
2023 11.68 5384th 5595 3.8%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 1766th 2128 17.0%
2019 25.59 2022nd 2585 21.8%
2022 18.57 2137th 2227 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.41 3990th 5431 26.5%
2019 21.98 4473rd 5510 18.8%
2022 12.44 5414th 5663 4.4%
2023 17.73 4916th 5627 12.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 367th 700 47.6%
2019 32.60 514th 747 31.2%
2022 26.86 511th 663 22.9%
2023 27.72 497th 657 24.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.72 2809th 4830 41.8%
2019 28.49 3804th 4963 23.4%
2022 14.23 4843rd 5084 4.7%
2023 20.25 4460th 5079 12.2%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sunnydale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.42 2472nd 2737 9.7%
2019 30.48 2142nd 2834 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sunnydale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 856 49 51 116 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1989 921 113 66 125 10 n/a n/a 0 1235
1990 822 155 66 146 2 n/a n/a 0 1191
1991 679 110 48 137 7 n/a n/a 0 981
1992 641 129 48 155 11 n/a n/a 0 984
1993 593 149 65 163 11 n/a n/a 0 981
1994 540 193 47 195 7 n/a n/a 0 982
1995 442 206 55 245 10 n/a n/a 0 958
1996 442 206 55 245 10 n/a n/a 0 958
1997 434 219 50 256 10 n/a n/a 0 969
1998 444 237 44 238 11 n/a n/a 0 974
1999 375 270 36 243 9 n/a n/a 0 933
2000 366 318 34 231 9 n/a n/a 0 958
2001 346 317 39 263 8 n/a n/a 0 973
2002 222 299 33 250 8 n/a n/a 0 812
2003 222 299 33 250 8 n/a n/a 0 812
2004 207 272 28 272 12 n/a n/a 0 791
2005 195 258 24 304 4 n/a n/a 0 785
2006 185 229 36 317 2 n/a n/a 4 773
2007 137 226 49 310 2 n/a n/a 3 727
2008 137 236 48 307 3 n/a n/a 0 731
2009 148 191 38 288 7 3 4 0 679
2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 123 201 26 334 2 1 10 0 697
2012 109 186 25 318 6 0 23 0 667
2013 93 175 17 321 5 0 46 0 657
2014 94 161 19 319 2 1 18 0 614
2015 86 157 16 283 3 1 22 0 568
2016 76 195 18 294 2 1 25 0 611
2017 70 193 15 286 1 1 20 0 586
2018 77 206 12 292 1 1 29 0 618
2019 61 208 18 328 2 1 25 0 643
2020 68 212 19 314 2 2 27 0 644
2021 58 194 16 333 2 2 22 0 627
2022 57 158 11 310 7 2 25 0 570
2023 54 138 16 272 5 3 25 0 513

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 Sunnydale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 39.0 27.4 n/a
1989 1235 43.0 28.7 n/a
1990 1191 42.0 28.3 n/a
1991 981 34.0 28.8 n/a
1992 984 34.6 28.4 24
1993 981 37.0 26.5 42.4
1994 982 35.0 28.1 44
1995 958 34.0 28.2 52.5
1996 958 34.0 28.2 52.5
1997 969 35.0 27.7 52.8
1998 974 44.0 22.1 60.5
1999 933 46.0 20.3 63.2
2000 958 46.0 20.8 65.1
2001 973 46.0 21.2 54.4
2002 812 42.0 19.3 67.9
2003 812 42.0 19.3 67.9
2004 791 42.0 18.8 67.4
2005 785 40.0 19.6 71.7
2006 773 41.0 18.9 70
2007 727 39.0 18.6 66.3
2008 731 38.0 19.2 69.4
2009 679 32.0 20.6 70.8
2010 0 22.0 0.0 n/a
2011 697 n/a n/a 71.2
2012 667 25.0 26.6 n/a
2013 657 23.0 28.5 83.6
2014 614 23.0 26.6 78.3
2015 568 21.0 27.0 85.9
2016 611 24.0 25.4 89.5
2017 586 24.0 24.4 90.3
2018 618 25.0 24.7 90.6
2019 643 25.0 25.7 92.8
2020 644 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 627 26.0 24.1 94.7
2022 570 22.2 25.5 91.8
2023 513 21.0 24.4 92

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 Sunnydale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1072 39.0 27.4 n/a
1989 1235 43.0 28.7 n/a
1990 1191 42.0 28.3 n/a
1991 981 34.0 28.8 n/a
1992 984 34.6 28.4 24
1993 981 37.0 26.5 42.4
1994 982 35.0 28.1 44
1995 958 34.0 28.2 52.5
1996 958 34.0 28.2 52.5
1997 969 35.0 27.7 52.8
1998 974 44.0 22.1 60.5
1999 933 46.0 20.3 63.2
2000 958 46.0 20.8 65.1
2001 973 46.0 21.2 54.4
2002 812 42.0 19.3 67.9
2003 812 42.0 19.3 67.9
2004 791 42.0 18.8 67.4
2005 785 40.0 19.6 71.7
2006 773 41.0 18.9 70
2007 727 39.0 18.6 66.3
2008 731 38.0 19.2 69.4
2009 679 32.0 20.6 70.8
2010 0 22.0 0.0 n/a
2011 697 n/a n/a 71.2
2012 667 25.0 26.6 n/a
2013 657 23.0 28.5 83.6
2014 614 23.0 26.6 78.3
2015 568 21.0 27.0 85.9
2016 611 24.0 25.4 89.5
2017 586 24.0 24.4 90.3
2018 618 25.0 24.7 90.6
2019 643 25.0 25.7 92.8
2020 644 n/a n/a 91.5
2021 627 26.0 24.1 94.7
2022 570 22.2 25.5 91.8
2023 513 21.0 24.4 92

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

Sunnydale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%96.0%
201392.0%4.0%0.0%4.0%95.0%94.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201495.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%97.0%99.0%95.0%99.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
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%
202091.8%0.0%6.1%96.9%96.9%94.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunnydale Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,421

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnydale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4743rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5424th of 5848 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnydale Elementary)55.832.4
 23.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.922.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunnydale Elementary)32.425.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)25.720.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnydale Elementary)20.217.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.421.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunnydale Elementary)11.19.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)19.316.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnydale Elementary)33.714.7
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)33.423
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunnydale Elementary)9.71.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)12.98.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunnydale Elementary)10.77.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster Elementary)15.213.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunnydale Elementary)31.920.6
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lancaster Elementary)30.223.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunnydale Elementary)13.71.6
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster Elementary)16.611.6
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students643513
 20.2%
African American208138
 33.7%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic328272
 17.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White6154
 11.5%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%92%
 0.8%


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Students at Sunnydale Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 27% African American, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Sunnydale Elementary.

Sunnydale Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.2% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Sunnydale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Amargosa Creek Middle
High : Lancaster High


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