Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunny Sands Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny Sands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sunny Sands Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunny Sands Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunny Sands Elementary School often compared to?
Sunny Sands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Landau Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunny Sands Elementary School?
658 students attend Sunny Sands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sunny Sands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Sands Elementary School?
Sunny Sands Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunny Sands Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Sands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunny Sands Elementary School part of?
Sunny Sands Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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