SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sunset Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Park County School District # 6 school district, located in Cody, WY with about 312 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 28 teachers, Sunset Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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, located at 3101 East Sheridan Avenue in Cody, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Park County School District 6. Situated in the heart of the Bighorn Basin, the school provides a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to student success, Sunset Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in a structured and welcoming setting.
The school operates with a clear focus on preparing its young students for future educational transitions within the Cody community. By maintaining strong alignment with the broader goals of the Park 6 school system, Sunset Elementary utilizes local resources and dedicated faculty to foster a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum details can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.park6.org/.
For more information, contact Sunset Elementary at (307) 587-4279 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 587-4279
http://www.park6.org/
SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cody, WY with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Park County School District # 6
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 28.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 312 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.