Sunset Elementary

431 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School is a public primary school located in Coalinga, California, and serves as part of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the Coalinga community, working to support the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and district-supported resources.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and equitable access to high-quality instruction. Families associated with Sunset Elementary can utilize the district’s website (chusd.org) to access essential information, including school calendars, academic policies, board meeting details, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. Through its commitment to fostering a positive learning culture, Sunset Elementary aims to equip students with the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

431

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	360
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
360 (83.5 %)
White
48 (11.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Coalinga-Huron Unified
Phone:	(559)935-7590
Website:	http://chusd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 4 206

Grade 5 225