Sunset Elementary School

1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (925) 606-5230

www.livermoreschools.org

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Sunset Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Sunset Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 744 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 744 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

744 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sunset Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#705 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

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Hispanic

17%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

57%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Sunset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?

744 students attend Sunset Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?

Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day to Register for Science Odyssey

February 05, 2023 (Sunday)

Last Day of Trimester 2

March 02, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 744 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education