Sun Valley Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/sunvalley

806 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a public school within the Peoria Unified School District. It serves students in the surrounding community by fostering an environment focused on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its emphasis on standards-based instruction, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student support services. Through its official website, Sun Valley provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and communication channels for parents to stay involved in their child’s educational journey. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Sun Valley Elementary strives to create a structured and inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

806

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	439
Black	75
Asian	10
Two or More	33
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
439 (54.5 %)
White
223 (27.7 %)
Black
75 (9.3 %)
Two or More
33 (4.1 %)
American Indian
18 (2.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4825
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sunvalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	806
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 94