SUNSET VIEW ELEMENTARY

6121 PARADISE BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

sunsetview.aps.edu

482 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset View Elementary, located in the Paradise Hills area of northwest Albuquerque, is a public school serving the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in a residential setting and is designed to serve the local community by providing a foundational education for students in grades K-5. Its location at 6100 Paradise View NW places it within a suburban neighborhood, catering to families who prioritize a community-focused learning environment.

As part of the APS system, Sunset View Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating state-mandated social studies and enrichment programs. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within its diverse student body. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Sunset View aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET VIEW ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	300
Black	14
Asian	11
Two or More	29
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
300 (62.2 %)
White
100 (20.7 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
American Indian
27 (5.6 %)
Black
14 (2.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)792-3254
Website:	http://sunsetview.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
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 62

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 85