SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY

sunset.rochesterschools.org/

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Terrace Elementary is a public school located in Rochester, Minnesota, and is part of the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success within the district’s educational framework.

As a neighborhood school, Sunset Terrace is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration between students, families, and staff. The school benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of the larger Rochester Public School system, ensuring that students have access to comprehensive instruction in core subjects while participating in a variety of school activities designed to enrich the overall learning experience.

467

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	25
Black	125
Asian	55
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
216 (46.3 %)
Black
125 (26.8 %)
Asian
55 (11.8 %)
Two or More
44 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3770
Website:	http://sunset.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 86

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET TERRACE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	51.2%
Male	228	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)