Sunset Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Sunset Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
9%
5%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
382 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Shoreline School District.

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