Serving 303 students in grades 2-4, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset Heights Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Heights Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Heights Elementary School is ranked #704 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?
303 students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunset Heights Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Heights Elementary School part of?
Sunset Heights Elementary School is part of Webster City Comm School District.
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