At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
941
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
59%-6.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sundown Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 941 students. It is part of the Westside Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictWestside Union Elementary
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93536
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064212003262
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment941
White20.5%
Hispanic / Latino52.8%
Black / African American15.9%
Asian1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races9.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
20.5%
Hispanic
52.8%
Black
15.9%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
9.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.