Sunset Elementary

www.sysdschools.org

520 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School is located in San Ysidro, California, and operates as part of the San Ysidro School District. Serving a community situated near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the region. The institution focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school environment that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student population.

As part of the broader San Ysidro school system, Sunset Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success by fostering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting inclusivity and community engagement. By leveraging its location and district resources, the school aims to bridge academic achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding current programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official presence through the San Ysidro School District website.

520

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	499
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
499 (96.0%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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 Ysidro Elementary
Phone:	(619)428-1148
Website:	http://www.sysdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 75