SUNLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sunland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 585 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Sunland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Sunland Elementary School, located at 5401 S. 7th Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Roosevelt School District No. 66. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for high school and beyond, Sunland utilizes structured curriculum standards designed to meet the unique needs of its local neighborhood, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
The school is deeply integrated into the Roosevelt community, aiming to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its families. By leveraging district resources and community partnerships, Sunland Elementary emphasizes the importance of consistent attendance and active parent involvement to improve student outcomes. For those interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official presence through the Roosevelt School District website, which serves as a hub for information regarding school events, faculty contact, and district-wide policies.
For more information, contact Sunland Elementary School at (602) 232-4960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
http://www.rsd.k12.az.us/sunland
SUNLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 585 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
- Total Students:
- 585
- Teachers:
- 32.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 91.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- White
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.