- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Sundance Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sundance Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168001029
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundance Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 617
- students enrolled
Sundance Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Sundance Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 350168001029 · Los Lunas, NM Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Sundance Elementary grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sundance Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- This school
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- Los Lunas Elem 458
Los Lunas Elementary
458 students
What this shows Sundance Elementary reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundance Elementary compares
Sundance Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 13.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Sundance Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundance Elementary
How many students attend Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundance Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundance Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sundance Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundance Elementary?
Sundance Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundance Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Sundance Elementary, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Los Lunas Middle (719 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.