Sunset School

sses.washk12.org

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School, located in St. George, Utah, is a public school within the Washington County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a growing district, Sunset Elementary emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and the social-emotional development of its students to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the St. George area, benefiting from the resources and curriculum standards set by the Washington County School District. Through their official website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community events. Sunset Elementary maintains a commitment to parent involvement and collaborative learning, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers effectively.

496

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	121
Black	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	28

White
295 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
121 (24.4 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (5.6 %)
American Indian
27 (5.4 %)
Two or More
22 (4.4 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)673-5669
Website:	http://sses.washk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	44.8%
Male	274	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)