Sunset Ridge School

www.dvusd.org/sunsetridge

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Ridge Elementary, located in the northern Phoenix community of Desert Hills, is a K-8 school that operates as part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and community engagement. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Sunset Ridge offers a continuous educational experience that helps students transition smoothly from primary instruction into the critical middle school years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement and enrichment. With a focus on modern teaching strategies and a commitment to utilizing technology, Sunset Ridge aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere where staff and families work together to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support needed to thrive.

620

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Ridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	88
Black	24
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
459 (74.0 %)
Hispanic
88 (14.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.3 %)
Black
24 (3.9 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-7800
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/sunsetridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Ridge School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	65
Grade 8	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Ridge School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	44.8%
Male	342	55.2%

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