Sunset Hills Elementary

17825 W SIERRA MONTANA LOOP
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

969 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary, located in Surprise, Arizona, is part of the Dysart Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and rigorous learning standards. By leveraging the resources of a larger district, Sunset Hills offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, technology integration, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, Sunset Hills utilizes data-driven instruction and modern teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners. As an active member of the Surprise community, the school encourages civic responsibility and school pride, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving world.

969

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	300
Black	70
Asian	5
Two or More	84
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

White
496 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
300 (31.0 %)
Two or More
84 (8.7 %)
Black
70 (7.2 %)
American Indian
9 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8700
Website:	http://dysart.org/sunsethills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
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 49

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 118