SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunset Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools school district, located in Pasadena, MD with about 528 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Sunset Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong literacy and numeracy skills in a neighborhood-focused setting.

In addition to its core academic programming, Sunset Elementary prioritizes the integration of school and community life. The school benefits from its location in the Pasadena area, maintaining strong partnerships with local families to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular activities, and an inclusive culture, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity, ensuring that every student receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive during their primary school years.

For more information, contact Sunset Elementary at (410) 222-6478 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8572 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122-2600
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SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pasadena, MD with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
31.7
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
Not a Title I school
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 528 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.3%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
6.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.