SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY

www.wayzataschools.org/sunsethill

712 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Hill Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in Plymouth, Minnesota, serving as part of the Wayzata Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. It benefits from the resources and reputation of the Wayzata district, which is consistently ranked among the top school systems in the state.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong value on parent involvement and partnership. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while catering to diverse learning needs, Sunset Hill focuses on preparing children for middle school through a blend of traditional instruction and innovative learning practices. Families in the Plymouth area view it as a cornerstone institution that balances high standards of achievement with a welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

712

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET HILL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	37
Black	101
Asian	58
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
462 (64.9%)
Black
101 (14.2%)
Asian
58 (8.1%)
Two or More
51 (7.2%)
Hispanic
37 (5.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-5900
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/sunsethill
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 124

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 133