Sunset Avenue Elementary

sas.clinton.k12.nc.us

720 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Avenue Elementary School, located in Clinton, North Carolina, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community within the Clinton City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing academic excellence alongside social and emotional growth, Sunset Avenue aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong connections between the faculty, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body, the school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to engage learners at different levels. Through its website and community engagement, Sunset Avenue Elementary promotes transparency and active parental involvement, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of the Clinton community.

720

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	289
Black	248
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	15

Hispanic
289 (40.1 %)
Black
248 (34.4 %)
White
137 (19.0 %)
Two or More
28 (3.9 %)
American Indian
15 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Clinton City Schools
Phone:	(910)592-5623
Website:	http://sas.clinton.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 226

Grade 4 229

Grade 5 265