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Sundown Elementary

Westside Union Elementary · Los Angeles County · 6151 West Avenue J-8, Lancaster, CA 93536-4540

(661) 722-3026

3/10
#4403
Rank 4403 out of 5,722
Top 77%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4226 · 26th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4773 · 17th percentile
Science4/10 · #3616 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sundown Elementary sits in the high desert community of Lancaster, where the Antelope Valley's wide-open skies and tight-knit neighborhoods shape daily life in a way that's distinctly different from the rest of Los Angeles County. Families here are often drawn to the area for its affordability and space, but academically, Sundown faces real challenges — its scores fall below most schools statewide, particularly in math. It may be a good fit for families who are actively engaged in their child's learning at home and looking to supplement what the classroom offers.

Student Demographics

526 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
284 (54%)
African American
104 (20%)
White
97 (18%)
Multiple Races
31 (6%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged316 (60%)
Students with Disabilities84 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

941
Enrollment
35
Teachers (FTE)
26.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5536 · 9th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found