SUNSET ELEMENTARY

www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/elem/sun/index.cfm

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School is located in Roswell, New Mexico, and operates as part of the Roswell Independent School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves students in the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic development and personal growth within the district’s established framework. The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Roswell Independent School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school is situated at 606 West Oconnor Road and functions as a hub for elementary-aged children in that area of Roswell. Like other schools in the district, Sunset Elementary typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs designed to foster student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific information regarding enrollment, faculty, or school-wide activities are encouraged to visit their official website provided by the district.

253

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	222
Black	2
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
222 (87.7%)
White
26 (10.3%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (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:	ROSWELL
Phone:	(575)637-3575
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/elem/sun/index.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	115	45.5%
Male	138	54.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th