Sunburst School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

sunburst.wesdschools.org/

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunburst School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded students. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, striving to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Sunburst School places a strong focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in various extracurricular activities and utilizes district resources to ensure that students receive comprehensive support, including social-emotional learning opportunities. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the surrounding Glendale community, Sunburst aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

556

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunburst School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	208
Black	62
Asian	5
Two or More	38
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (41.2%)
Hispanic
208 (37.4%)
Black
62 (11.2%)
Two or More
38 (6.8%)
American Indian
13 (2.3%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)896-6400
Website:	http://sunburst.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
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 53

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 103