- Enrollment
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, CA
Sundance Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sundance Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060429011219
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundance Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundance Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429011219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sundance Elementary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060429011219 · Beaumont, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 25.3:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students)
Sundance Elementary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sundance Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaumont Senio
Beaumont Senior High
3,460 students
- San Gorgonio M 1,253
San Gorgonio Middle
1,253 students
- Summerwind Tra 1,107
Summerwind Trails
1,107 students
- Mountain View 978
Mountain View Middle
978 students
- Starlight Elem 872
Starlight Elementary
872 students
- This school 735
Sundance Elementary
735 students
What this shows Sundance Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundance Elementary compares
Sundance Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$15,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 15.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Sundance Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Beaumont Unified reports $15,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starlight Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaumont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starlight Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Tournament Hills Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Three Rings Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Anna Hause Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Palm Innovation Academy
Standard public school
565 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundance Elementary
How many students attend Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sundance Elementary?
55.0% of students at Sundance Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundance Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sundance Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sundance Elementary rank among elementary schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Unified?
Besides Sundance Elementary, Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students), San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students), and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.