Sunkist Elementary

665 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunkist Elementary School, located at 500 N. Sunkist St. in Anaheim, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Anaheim Elementary School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth for students in the surrounding community. The school environment typically emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunkist Elementary acts as a vital community hub, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, Sunkist Elementary strives to provide the essential resources and guidance necessary for its young learners to excel in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

665

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunkist Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	593
Black	7
Asian	33
Two or More	18

Hispanic
593 (89.2%)
Asian
33 (5.0%)
Two or More
18 (2.7%)
White
14 (2.1%)
Black
7 (1.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Elementary
Phone:	(714)517-8962
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 145

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 82