SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUNSET ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CARLSBAD school district, located in CARLSBAD, NM with about 396 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, SUNSET ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 is a public primary educational institution located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Serving the local community at 923 North Walter Street, the school is part of the Carlsbad Municipal School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young students, fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of children in their formative years.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond core academics, SUNSET ELEMENTARY typically integrates social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement to help students develop well-rounded habits. By utilizing digital resources and maintaining communication with families, the school aims to create a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to ensure student success throughout their elementary education.

For more information, contact SUNSET ELEMENTARY at (505) 234-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.