Sunnyslope Elementary School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

245 E MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85020

sunnyslope.wesdschools.org/

684 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sunnyslope Elementary School, located at 240 E. Vogel Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, is a cornerstone of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of one of Arizona's largest elementary school districts, Sunnyslope provides its students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic core, Sunnyslope Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity, working closely with families to support the holistic development of every child. The school actively utilizes the district’s initiatives, including modern instructional strategies and student-centered support programs, to meet the unique needs of its learners. For parents and community members interested in learning more about school events, curriculum goals, and district policies, the Washington Elementary School District website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and information.

684

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyslope Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	532
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	23

Hispanic
532 (77.8%)
White
53 (7.7%)
Black
52 (7.6%)
American Indian
23 (3.4%)
Two or More
21 (3.1%)
Asian
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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)347-4300
Website:	http://sunnyslope.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 52

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 99