SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunset Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ventura Unified school district, located in Oak View, CA with about 366 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 14 teachers, Sunset Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Sunset Elementary, located in Oak View, California, is a public school serving students within the Ventura Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth and personal responsibility. The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the larger Ventura Unified system, which prioritizes college and career readiness for all its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunset Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. The school actively encourages parent involvement and community engagement, which are essential components of their educational philosophy. By focusing on both intellectual development and social-emotional learning, Sunset Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to become productive, engaged citizens within the Oak View area and beyond.

For more information, contact Sunset Elementary at (805) 649-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.