Sunset Elementary

www.usd373.org

212 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School, located at 619 Boyd in Newton, Kansas, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Newton Unified School District (USD 373). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and social-emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

The school is known for its dedication to creating a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and academic excellence. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and integrating modern instructional practices, Sunset Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond. With its focus on personalized attention and a collaborative atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar of the Newton community, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to reach their full potential.

212

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
146 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (23.1 %)
Two or More
12 (5.7 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(316)284-6570
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 37

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50