Sunset Ridge Elementary School

sunsetridge.pesd92.org/

611 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona, and is part of the Pendergast Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for future success. The school environment is structured to support diverse learners, often incorporating district-wide curriculum standards designed to meet the evolving needs of students in the 85305 area.

As a member of the Pendergast Elementary School District, Sunset Ridge leverages district resources to offer various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community engagement opportunities. The school places a high priority on fostering a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, encouraging active participation from both students and families. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside supportive instructional strategies, Sunset Ridge aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary for their transition to middle and high school.

611

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	413
Black	64
Asian	31
Two or More	38
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
413 (67.6%)
Black
64 (10.5%)
White
50 (8.2%)
Two or More
38 (6.2%)
Asian
31 (5.1%)
American Indian
12 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2730
Website:	http://sunsetridge.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 71