Sunset Lake Elementary School

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Lake Elementary School, located in Vicksburg, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Vicksburg Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while cultivating a sense of community and school spirit.

As part of the broader Vicksburg school system, Sunset Lake Elementary benefits from the district’s dedication to student-centered excellence and community involvement. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to provide diverse learning opportunities, encouraging students to explore their interests and build strong core competencies. Families interested in more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic programs, or school-specific initiatives can visit their official website at [www.vicksburg-community-schools.org](http://www.vicksburg-community-schools.org).

465

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	33

White
385 (82.8%)
Hispanic
38 (8.2%)
Two or More
33 (7.1%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
Asian
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:	Vicksburg Community Schools
Phone:	(269)321-1500
Website:	http://www.vicksburg-community-schools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 84

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 79