SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 533 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serving students within the Pinellas County School District. Situated on Gulf Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger Pinellas County school system, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to engage young learners in subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Tarpon Springs community and places a strong emphasis on fostering partnerships between educators, students, and parents. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Sunset Hills Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the social and emotional well-being of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence through the Pinellas County Schools district portal.

For more information, contact SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (727) 943-5523 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1347 GULF RD
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689-2763
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SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PINELLAS
Total Students:
533
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 533 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.