SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sunsethills-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serving students within the Pinellas County School District. Situated on Gulf Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger Pinellas County school system, it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various programs designed to engage young learners in subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Tarpon Springs community and places a strong emphasis on fostering partnerships between educators, students, and parents. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Sunset Hills Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the social and emotional well-being of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence through the Pinellas County Schools district portal.

428

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	70
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (71.3%)
Hispanic
70 (16.4%)
Two or More
26 (6.1%)
Black
15 (3.5%)
Asian
11 (2.6%)
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:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)943-5523
Website:	http://www.sunsethills-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 37

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 73