Sunset Elementary School

8572 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : Sunset Elementary serves the northeast part of Pasadena, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#482 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
55-59%
45%
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
6%
32%
White
71%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.47
(22-23)
17.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marley Elementary School, Riviera Beach Elementary School, Solley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
520 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
I attended Sunset Elementary and loved it! Great experience!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - melon

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : Sunset Elementary serves the northeast part of Pasadena, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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