Serving 362 students in grades 1-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)36%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
362 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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