Sunset Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
123 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Clear Lake Community School District.
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