Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
401 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sunset Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, 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-5
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Elementary School located?
Sunset Elementary School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Outer Sunset.
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