Sunset Ridge Elementary

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sunset Ridge Elementary School, located in Middleton, Wisconsin, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing high standards of instruction and collaboration, Sunset Ridge aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to be active, engaged participants in their school community.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its focus on innovation and student-centered growth. Sunset Ridge utilizes its resources to offer a balanced curriculum that encompasses core subjects, creative arts, and character development initiatives. With a strong emphasis on partnership between families and faculty, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

309

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	38
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
221 (71.5%)
Asian
38 (12.3%)
Hispanic
22 (7.1%)
Two or More
20 (6.5%)
Black
7 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
Phone:	(608)829-9300
Website:	http://www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 4

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 68