SUNSET HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunset Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 982 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Sunset Heights Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Heights Elementary School, located at 9687 W Adams Ave in Peoria, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic program, Sunset Heights is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child," including programs that focus on social-emotional learning and collaborative project-based work. Situated in a suburban area of Peoria, the school serves as a central hub for local families, consistently striving to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Sunset Heights Elementary School at (623) 486-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9687 W Adams Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
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SUNSET HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 982 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
982
Teachers:
43.33
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 982 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
3.8%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.