Sunflower Elementary

www.ecesd.org

427 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary, located at 2450 Main St. in El Centro, California, is a public school operating under the El Centro Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, fostering an environment focused on academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility.

As part of the El Centro Elementary School District (ECESD), the school aligns its curriculum and mission with the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success through quality instruction and supportive learning resources. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official district website at http://www.ecesd.org.

427

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	405
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
405 (94.8%)
White
10 (2.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	N/A
District:	El Centro Elementary
Phone:	(760)337-4890
Website:	http://www.ecesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 70

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 79