Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sundance Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sundance Elementary serves the northwest part of Los Lunas, NM, covering an area of approximately 249.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 26.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sundance Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundance Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundance Elementary School's ranking?
Sundance Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sundance Elementary School?
617 students attend Sundance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sundance Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sundance Elementary School?
Sundance Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sundance Elementary School offer ?
Sundance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sundance Elementary School part of?
Sundance Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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