Sundance Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/sundance

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sundance Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District. It serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded academic experience that integrates core curriculum with opportunities for personal growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, where faculty and staff work to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full academic potential.

In addition to its focus on traditional classroom learning, Sundance Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build social skills. By focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its students, Sundance strives to prepare children for success in high school and beyond, maintaining a culture that values collaboration, respect, and educational excellence.

549

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sundance Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	286
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
286 (52.1%)
White
189 (34.4%)
Black
32 (5.8%)
Two or More
21 (3.8%)
Asian
14 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4675
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sundance
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 39

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sundance Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sundance Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	49.2%
Male	279	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)