Sunset Primary

4523 97TH AVE W
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466

sp.upsd83.org

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sunset Primary is a public elementary school located in University Place, Washington, and is part of the University Place School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. As part of a highly-regarded district, Sunset Primary benefits from a strong focus on community involvement and a commitment to preparing students for future educational success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning foundations. By maintaining a close connection to the University Place School District’s broader educational goals, Sunset Primary emphasizes clear communication, rigorous standards, and a collaborative partnership between teachers, parents, and students. Prospective families or interested parties can find more detailed information regarding the school's programs, calendar, and administration through their official website at [http://www.upsd.wednet.edu](http://www.upsd.wednet.edu).

546

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	102
Black	42
Asian	36
Two or More	114
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
248 (45.4 %)
Two or More
114 (20.9 %)
Hispanic
102 (18.7 %)
Black
42 (7.7 %)
Asian
36 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	University Place School District
Phone:	(253)566-5640
Website:	http://sp.upsd83.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 90

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 100