Sundance Elementary

8944 Twin Trails Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129

www.powayusd.com/pusdsdes

402 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

402

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sundance Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	57
Black	7
Asian	155
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
155 (38.6 %)
White
138 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
57 (14.2 %)
Two or More
43 (10.7 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)484-2950
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdsdes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 95

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 57