How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sunset Hills Elementary | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Surprise, AZ | Surprise, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 877 | 763 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sunset Hills Elementary | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,550 | $10,550 |
| District | Dysart Unified District (4243) | Dysart Unified District (4243) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sunset Hills Elementary | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.8% | 44.4% |
| African American | 7.8% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.1% | 35.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sunset Hills Elementary | Western Peaks Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.3% | 34.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.