Sunset Elementary

1920 41st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116

402 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary, located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, often highlighted by active parent involvement and neighborhood engagement.

Academically, the school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment programs that encourage creativity and critical thinking. The school's location near the Pacific coast and Golden Gate Park provides unique opportunities for experiential learning and outdoor education. By maintaining a focus on high standards and student-centered instruction, Sunset Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

402

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	235
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

Asian
235 (58.5%)
White
78 (19.4%)
Two or More
58 (14.4%)
Hispanic
27 (6.7%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)759-2760
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 65

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	45.5%
Male	219	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)