Sunset Elementary

8572 Fort Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School, located on Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong literacy and numeracy skills in a neighborhood-focused setting.

In addition to its core academic programming, Sunset Elementary prioritizes the integration of school and community life. The school benefits from its location in the Pasadena area, maintaining strong partnerships with local families to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular activities, and an inclusive culture, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity, ensuring that every student receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive during their primary school years.

520

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	66
Black	29
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
368 (70.8%)
Hispanic
66 (12.7%)
Two or More
37 (7.1%)
Black
29 (5.6%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-6478
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 35

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunset Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunset Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	47.1%
Male	275	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)