SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sundance Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Poway Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Sundance Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sundance Elementary School, located in the Penasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the Poway Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, consistently fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Sundance benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a collaborative culture that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Poway Unified School District, providing a balanced education that integrates core subjects like math, science, and literacy with enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Sundance Elementary promotes a holistic approach to education by offering various extracurricular activities and programs that help students explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity, technology integration, and dedicated instruction, the school remains a pillar of the local San Diego community and a top choice for families in the 92129 area.

For more information, contact Sundance Elementary at (858) 484-2950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8944 Twin Trails Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129-2334
Advertisement

SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Diego, CA with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Poway Unified
Total Students:
439
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 439 students

White
36.7%
Asian
32.8%
Two or more races
16.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.