Sunset Elementary School

sunset.moffatsd.org/

301 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School, located at 800 West 7th Street in Craig, Colorado, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Moffat County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the Craig community, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the local student population, aiming to prepare children for their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching practices. By providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, Sunset Elementary seeks to encourage curiosity and achievement, serving as a hub where families and educators partner to support the overall success and development of their students.

301

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
219 (72.8 %)
Hispanic
71 (23.6 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Phone:	(970)824-5762
Website:	http://sunset.moffatsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 43