Sundown Elementary

941 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

941

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sundown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	502
Black	180
Asian	15
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
502 (53.3%)
Black
180 (19.1%)
White
167 (17.7%)
Two or More
74 (7.9%)
Asian
15 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Westside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)722-3026
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	941
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 154

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 150

Grade 6 161