SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunset Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hermiston SD 8 school district, located in Hermiston, OR with about 586 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Sunset Elementary School 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, located in Hermiston, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hermiston School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students in the primary grades. By prioritizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Sunset Elementary aims to equip young learners with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success while encouraging a culture of curiosity and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a growing district, allowing it to provide resources and programs tailored to a diverse student population. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sunset Elementary emphasizes the development of character and social-emotional growth, often working closely with local families to create a cohesive support system. With its central location on East Catherine Avenue, the school remains a focal point of the Hermiston community, dedicated to preparing its students for a smooth transition to the middle school level and beyond.

For more information, contact Sunset Elementary School at (541) 667-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.