Sundown Elementary
Lancaster, CA · Westside Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
4,390th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
6151 West Ave. J-8, Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-3026NCES ID 064212003262Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sundown Elementary 4,390th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2015 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 562 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 889 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.4% | 53.3% | ▲ 15.9 pts | |
| White | 35.3% | 19.0% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Black | 17.8% | 17.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 8.0% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $540K in zip 93536 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Sundown Elementary in?
Sundown Elementary is part of the Westside Union Elementary district in Lancaster, California.
Is Sundown Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sundown Elementary 4,390th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sundown Elementary?
Hispanic 53%, White 19%, Black 18%, Two or more races 8% (889 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sundown Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93536 is $540K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.