Sunset Park Elementary

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/sunset/

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Park Elementary is a public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students within the New Hanover County Schools district. Situated in the historic Sunset Park neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunset Park Elementary utilizes its location and district resources to foster a collaborative educational experience. The school website highlights its commitment to parent and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student success. As a community-centered institution, it strives to balance rigorous academic standards with social-emotional support, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school while feeling connected to their school environment.

409

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	226
Black	113
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
226 (55.3 %)
Black
113 (27.6 %)
White
52 (12.7 %)
Two or More
15 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)815-6948
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/sunset/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
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

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66