Sun Valley Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/sunvalley

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary School, located in Peoria, Arizona, is a public school within the Peoria Unified School District. It serves students in the surrounding community by fostering an environment focused on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its emphasis on standards-based instruction, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student support services. Through its official website, Sun Valley provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and communication channels for parents to stay involved in their child’s educational journey. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Sun Valley Elementary strives to create a structured and inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

720

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	423
Black	67
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
423 (58.8%)
White
179 (24.9%)
Black
67 (9.3%)
Two or More
30 (4.2%)
Asian
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
9 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4825
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/sunvalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 67

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 81