SUNSET CANYON SCHOOL
Sunset Canyon School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 434 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Sunset Canyon School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Canyon School, located in the North Phoenix area, is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment focused on foundational learning and student development. As part of a larger district known for its diverse academic programs, the school aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and academically.
The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains strong communication with parents to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Paradise Valley district, Sunset Canyon provides a balanced education that prepares its students for the transition to middle school. Prospective families can find specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, and updated academic calendars on the official district website at [pvschools.net](http://www.pvschools.net).
For more information, contact Sunset Canyon School at (602) 449-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
http://www.pvschools.net
SUNSET CANYON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Total Students:
- 434
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 434 students
- White
- 46.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.