Sundance Elementary: Academic Excellence in Beaumont, CA (2026 List)

About Sundance Elementary

Sundance Elementary School is located at 1520 East Eighth Street. The school serves 690 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. Math proficiency is 45% and reading proficiency is 47%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is very challenging academically and encourages all students to keep learning throughout their lives. There are high standards for both how well students do in school and how they act. The way the campus is set up includes areas that are only for specialized instruction. To improve their teaching skills, faculty members are always learning new things. Facilities support many different activities for each grade level. We update the computer lab often so that students have access to the latest research tools. The furniture in the classroom is set up so that students can work on their own or with other students. Prices for homes in this area range from $490,000 to $710,000. Families say that the school has a hard curriculum that keeps kids interested and motivated. Parents often talk about how driven their kids are to do well in school. The campus wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 47% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

751

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.24%

Asian 5.46%

Hispanic 58.06%

Black 11.05%

Two+ Races 5.99%

Native Am. 0.93%

White

18.24%

Asian

5.46%

Hispanic

58.06%

Black

11.05%

Two+ Races

5.99%

Native Am.

0.93%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 751

47.94%

360 Female

52.06%

391 Male

Student Population

751 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

706 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sundance Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 187, Beaumont, CA, 92223

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Phone

(951) 845-2621

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Website

http://ses.beaumontusd.us/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In March 2026, Sundance Elementary will be taking part in District Town Hall meetings to talk about future educational goals and ways to keep the community safe. The school recently held parent orientation sessions to talk about the new AM/PM Kindergarten schedule changes that had to be made because more kids were enrolling. As part of the district's growing 21st-century learning options, students are also taking part in the District Esports Tournament.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sundance Elementary School offer any specialized support for students learning English?

Ans. Dedicated specialists provide daily small-group instruction to help students develop academic English skills while succeeding in their core subjects.

Q2. What is the official mascot of Sundance Elementary School and its school colors?

Ans. The mascot is the Scorpion, and the campus colors are burgundy and gold, which students wear for spirit day events.

Q3. How are student medications managed by the health office at Sundance Elementary School?

Ans. All prescriptions must be kept in a locked cabinet and require a signed physician's authorization for administration on campus.

Q4. Does Sundance Elementary School host an annual open house for the community?

Ans. The school holds a spring showcase event where families can tour classrooms and view student academic projects and artistic work.

Q5. Are there any physical education requirements for students at Sundance Elementary School?

Ans. All students receive at least 200 minutes of physical education every ten days as mandated by California state education code.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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