Sunset Elementary School

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a public school within the Evergreen Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success by offering a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards, often supported by dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and student well-being.

Beyond the classroom, Sunset Elementary fosters a collaborative spirit by encouraging strong partnerships between families, educators, and the local community. The school environment typically emphasizes core values such as respect, responsibility, and safety, aiming to build a foundation for lifelong learning. With its location in the suburban neighborhood of Vancouver, Sunset Elementary serves as a central hub for its local families, providing various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture both the academic and personal potential of every student.

442

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	94
Black	23
Asian	27
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	18

White
249 (56.3 %)
Hispanic
94 (21.3 %)
Two or More
30 (6.8 %)
Asian
27 (6.1 %)
Black
23 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (4.1 %)
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:	Evergreen School District (Clark)
Phone:	(360)604-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 1

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 68