Sunset Elementary School
Tel:
(925)606-5230
- Sunset Elementary School serves 795 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Sunset Elementary School's student population of 795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 795 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunset Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1002 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 65% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunset Elementary School is Del Valle Continuation High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joe Michell (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joe Michell (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Livermore Joe Michell Grades: K-8 | 737 students
0.7 miles
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4738 0.7 K-8 737 - Livermore William Mendenhall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 977 students
1.0 miles
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4731 1.0 6-8 977 - Livermore Del Valle Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 121 students
1.2 miles
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4709 1.2 7-12 121 - Livermore Emma C. Smith Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 764 students
1.3 miles
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4750 1.3 K-5 764 - Livermore Granada High School Grades: 9-12 | 2164 students
1.3 miles
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4800 1.3 9-12 2164
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