Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary serves the west part of San Ysidro, CA, within a compact attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6616 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
Showing 2010–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #6616 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean View Hills, La Mirada Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
520 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of San Ysidro Elementary School District.
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