Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunland Elementary School serves the northwest part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunland Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunland Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1708 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
78%
39%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Home of the scorpions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunland Elementary School's ranking?
Sunland Elementary School is ranked #1708 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunland Elementary School often compared to?
Sunland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like V H Lassen Elementary School, C J Jorgensen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunland Elementary School?
573 students attend Sunland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunland Elementary School?
Sunland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunland Elementary School offer ?
Sunland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunland Elementary School part of?
Sunland Elementary School is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Sunland Elementary School located?
Sunland Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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