SUNSET SCHOOL
Sunset School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 734 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Sunset School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sunset School, located at 6602 W. Osborn Road in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Cartwright School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and promoting a culture of collaboration, Sunset School aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success and lifelong learning.
The school’s programming is designed to meet the unique needs of its students, often incorporating a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities to engage learners at different levels. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Sunset School strives to be a cornerstone of the community, providing a safe and nurturing space where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school’s digital presence through the Cartwright School District network serves as a resource for parents and staff to stay connected regarding academic calendars, school policies, and student achievement milestones.
For more information, contact Sunset School at (623) 691-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 691-4000
SUNSET SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 734 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 35.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- White
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.