SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Miramar, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban community of Sunset Lakes, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the modern educational landscape.

The school is characterized by its active involvement with the local community and a focus on holistic student development. Beyond the standard curriculum, Sunset Lakes often provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' unique talents and social-emotional growth. As a part of the Broward County system, the school follows state-mandated academic standards and benefits from the district’s wide array of resources, professional development programs, and a commitment to maintaining diverse and inclusive school environments.

743

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	331
Black	161
Asian	81
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
331 (44.5 %)
Black
161 (21.7 %)
White
141 (19.0 %)
Asian
81 (10.9 %)
Two or More
24 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-7650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 68

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	47.8%
Male	388	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)