- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Sundance Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sundance Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040138002490
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundance Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundance Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Buckeye Elementary District (4269) · Arizona
NCES ID 040138002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Sundance Elementary shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 040138002490 · Buckeye, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 20.5:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students)
Sundance Elementary shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sundance Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckeye Elemen
Buckeye Elementary School
1,150 students
- Steven R. Jasi
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
855 students
- John S Mccain
John S Mccain Iii Elementary School
777 students
- Inca Elementar
Inca Elementary School
735 students
- Bales Elementa
Bales Elementary School
699 students
- This school
Sundance Elementary
656 students
What this shows Sundance Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundance Elementary compares
Sundance Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 14.0%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Sundance Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Elementary District (4269) reports $9,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundance Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Mccain Iii Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bales Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundance Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundance Elementary
How many students attend Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sundance Elementary?
53.9% of students at Sundance Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundance Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sundance Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sundance Elementary rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Elementary District (4269)?
Besides Sundance Elementary, Buckeye Elementary District (4269) also operates Buckeye Elementary School (1,150 students), Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School (855 students), and John S Mccain Iii Elementary School (777 students). See the Buckeye Elementary District (4269) district page for the complete list.