Sunset Hills Elementary

17825 W SIERRA MONTANA LOOP
SURPRISE, AZ 85388

877 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary, located in Surprise, Arizona, is part of the Dysart Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and rigorous learning standards. By leveraging the resources of a larger district, Sunset Hills offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, technology integration, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, Sunset Hills utilizes data-driven instruction and modern teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners. As an active member of the Surprise community, the school encourages civic responsibility and school pride, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in an evolving world.

877

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	325
Black	68
Asian	8
Two or More	88
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

White
375 (42.8%)
Hispanic
325 (37.1%)
Two or More
88 (10.0%)
Black
68 (7.8%)
Asian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)

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:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8700
Website:	http://dysart.org/sunsethills
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	877
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	99
Grade 7	115
Grade 8	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	422	48.1%
Male	455	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)