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Sundance Elementary

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

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 400 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sundance Elementary

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

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 400 of 7047 in California

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About Sundance Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
436
Total Students
$102344
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 32.57%
Asian 35.78%
Hispanic 15.14%
Black 2.52%
Two+ Races 13.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
32.57%
Asian
35.78%
Hispanic
15.14%
Black
2.52%
Two+ Races
13.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 436
46.79%
204 Female
53.21%
232 Male

Student Population

436 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

726 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sundance Elementary Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(858) 484-2950

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TOP 400 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sundance Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

The New Student Enrollment window for the 2026-2027 school year is currently open. For families with incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students, registration began on February 2, 2026, and continues through the spring. Parents are encouraged to complete the online application via the PUSD Enrollment portal as soon as possible.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Sundance Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in after-school activities in STEM, the arts, and sports.


Q2. Do students at Sundance Elementary have to wear uniforms?

Ans. No, students can wear whatever they want; uniforms are not required.


Q3. How does Sundance Elementary help kids who are learning English?

Ans. The school has programs for English Language Development (ELD) and gives extra help to students who need it.


Q4. Is it possible for parents to help out at Sundance Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents are encouraged to be involved in school events, classrooms, and community programs.


Q5. What steps does Sundance Elementary take to keep kids safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include having people watch over the campus, making sure the entrances are safe, and practicing for emergencies.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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