Sunset Elementary

3101 East Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY 82414

www.park6.org/

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Elementary, located at 3101 East Sheridan Avenue in Cody, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Park County School District 6. Situated in the heart of the Bighorn Basin, the school provides a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to student success, Sunset Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in a structured and welcoming setting.

The school operates with a clear focus on preparing its young students for future educational transitions within the Cody community. By maintaining strong alignment with the broader goals of the Park 6 school system, Sunset Elementary utilizes local resources and dedicated faculty to foster a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific curriculum details can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.park6.org/.

290

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
252 (86.9%)
Hispanic
22 (7.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Park County School District # 6
Phone:	(307)587-4279
Website:	http://www.park6.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 54

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 54