- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, CA
Sundown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sundown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064212003262
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundown Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #26 of 28
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundown Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown Elementary ranks #26 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Westside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064212003262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Sundown Elementary held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 064212003262 · Lancaster, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 29.4:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillview Middle (1,100 students)
Sundown Elementary held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sundown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
1,100 students
- Esperanza Elem
Esperanza Elementary
962 students
- This school
Sundown Elementary
941 students
- Gregg Anderson
Gregg Anderson Academy
893 students
- Rancho Vista E
Rancho Vista Elementary
886 students
- Quartz Hill El
Quartz Hill Elementary
845 students
What this shows Sundown Elementary reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundown Elementary compares
Sundown 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$13,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
African American 19.1%
White 17.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Sundown Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Westside Union Elementary reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregg Anderson Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quartz Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Ilead Lancaster Charter
Standard public school
771 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
El Dorado Elementary
Standard public school
766 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Senior Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
West Wind Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 32.1:1 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 (~941 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundown Elementary
How many students attend Sundown Elementary?
Sundown Elementary has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundown Elementary is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sundown Elementary?
48.9% of students at Sundown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sundown Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundown Elementary?
Sundown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Sundown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown Elementary ranks #26 of 28 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westside Union Elementary?
Besides Sundown Elementary, Westside Union Elementary also operates Hillview Middle (1,100 students), Esperanza Elementary (962 students), and Gregg Anderson Academy (893 students). See the Westside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.