SUNDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sundown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westside Union Elementary school district, located in Lancaster, CA with about 981 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Sundown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Sundown Elementary School, located at 6151 W. Ave. J-8 in Lancaster, California, is a public school serving students in the Lancaster School District. Situated in the high desert region of Los Angeles County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and mathematics. The campus typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities and a strong foundation for children in the surrounding residential community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sundown Elementary focuses on character development and student engagement. The school works to build a collaborative culture involving students, staff, and parents to support the holistic growth of its learners. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success, the institution utilizes various resources and community outreach efforts to maintain a safe and productive environment for all its pupils.

For more information, contact Sundown Elementary at (661) 722-3026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6151 W. Ave. J-8
Lancaster, CA 93536-4540
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SUNDOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, CA with about 981 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
981
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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.

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School Demographics for 981 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.9%
White
31.1%
Black or African American
14.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
2.7%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.