Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sundance Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sundance Elementary School serves the southeast area of Peoria, AZ, encompassing approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most residences located about 0.6 miles away from the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sundance Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundance Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Aztec
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundance Elementary School's ranking?
Sundance Elementary School is ranked #893 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sundance Elementary School often compared to?
Sundance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sundance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sundance Elementary School?
549 students attend Sundance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sundance Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sundance Elementary School?
Sundance Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sundance Elementary School offer ?
Sundance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sundance Elementary School part of?
Sundance Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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