- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, NC
Sunset Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370093003029
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Avenue Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Clinton City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370093003029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Sunset Avenue Elementary shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 370093003029 · Clinton, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 14.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (828 students)
Sunset Avenue Elementary shrank from 720 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sunset Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
828 students
- Sampson Middle
Sampson Middle
703 students
- This school
Sunset Avenue Elementary
649 students
- Butler Avenue
Butler Avenue Elementary
469 students
- Langdon C Kerr
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
366 students
What this shows Sunset Avenue Elementary reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Avenue Elementary compares
Sunset Avenue Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
African American 34.2%
White 14.5%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Sunset Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton City Schools reports $11,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sampson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Avenue Elementary?
Sunset Avenue Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Avenue Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Avenue Elementary?
99.6% of students at Sunset Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Avenue Elementary?
Sunset Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton City Schools?
Besides Sunset Avenue Elementary, Clinton City Schools also operates Clinton High (828 students), Sampson Middle (703 students), and Butler Avenue Elementary (469 students). See the Clinton City Schools district page for the complete list.