Sunset Canyon School

sunsetcanyon.pvschools.net/

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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).

366

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Canyon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	176
Black	27
Asian	13
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
176 (48.1 %)
White
123 (33.6 %)
Black
27 (7.4 %)
Two or More
20 (5.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-5100
Website:	http://sunsetcanyon.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 44