Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary School serves the northeast part of Brentwood, TN, within an attendance area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge being 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Asian
18%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
616 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Williamson County School District.
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