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.

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.

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.