SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Miramar, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in the suburban community of Sunset Lakes, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the modern educational landscape.

The school is characterized by its active involvement with the local community and a focus on holistic student development. Beyond the standard curriculum, Sunset Lakes often provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' unique talents and social-emotional growth. As a part of the Broward County system, the school follows state-mandated academic standards and benefits from the district’s wide array of resources, professional development programs, and a commitment to maintaining diverse and inclusive school environments.

657

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	300
Black	167
Asian	61
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
300 (45.7%)
Black
167 (25.4%)
White
107 (16.3%)
Asian
61 (9.3%)
Two or More
20 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-7650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	46.1%
Male	354	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)