Sunset Hills Elementary

www.powayusd.com/pusdshes

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary, located in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the award-winning Poway Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Its curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth.

The school is well-regarded for its active and supportive community, characterized by strong partnerships between dedicated educators, involved parents, and local stakeholders. With a focus on inclusive learning and social-emotional well-being, Sunset Hills aims to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By leveraging the resources of the Poway Unified School District, the school provides a stable, modern, and engaging educational foundation for the children in the 92129 area.

381

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	68
Black	6
Asian	99
Two or More	42

White
164 (43.3%)
Asian
99 (26.1%)
Hispanic
68 (17.9%)
Two or More
42 (11.1%)
Black
6 (1.6%)

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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)484-1600
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdshes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 75

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	48%
Male	196	51.4%
Not Specified	2	0.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)