Sundance Elementary

sundance.besd33.org/

656 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sundance Elementary School, located in Buckeye, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Buckeye Elementary School District (BESD33). Serving the growing community of Buckeye, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for future success. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the integration of technology to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills to navigate an increasingly complex world.

As part of the Buckeye Elementary School District, Sundance Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while focusing on student-centered instruction. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student growth both inside and outside the classroom. For more information regarding their academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district resources, you can visit their official website at [www.besd33.org](http://www.besd33.org).

656

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sundance Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	435
Black	82
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
435 (66.3%)
White
92 (14.0%)
Black
82 (12.5%)
Two or More
25 (3.8%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
American Indian
9 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	No
District:	Buckeye Elementary District (4269)
Phone:	(623)847-8531
Website:	http://sundance.besd33.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 86

Ungraded 1