Sunnydale Elementary

www.sunnydaleschool.org/

513 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunnydale Elementary is a public school located in Lancaster, California, serving students in the local community. As part of the Lancaster School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and character development. The school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating support services designed to help students reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, Sunnydale Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and community involvement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, calendar events, and classroom updates. By encouraging communication between home and school, Sunnydale aims to create a supportive network that prepares its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

513

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnydale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	272
Black	138
Asian	16
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
272 (53.0 %)
Black
138 (26.9 %)
White
54 (10.5 %)
Two or More
25 (4.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lancaster Elementary
Phone:	(661)948-2636
Website:	http://www.sunnydaleschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunnydale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunnydale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	49.5%
Male	259	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)