Enrollment
735
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sundance Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sundance Elementary
Sundance Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 735 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (16%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Beaumont Unified spends $12,823 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beaumont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Starlight Elementary (872 students): Sundance Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 23.6:1).
Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students) and San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students) alongside Sundance Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sundance Elementary compares
Sundance Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Unified, which includes Sundance Elementary.
$12,823
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 63.7%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sundance Elementary a good school?
Sundance Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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