- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Puente, CA
Sunset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632502065
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 19
- elementary schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #10 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Hacienda La Puente Unified · California
NCES ID 061632502065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sunset Elementary shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 061632502065 · La Puente, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 20.3:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Altos High (1,592 students)
Sunset Elementary shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
1,592 students
- Glen a. Wilson
Glen a. Wilson High
1,456 students
- Mesa Robles
Mesa Robles
1,246 students
- Cedarlane Acad
Cedarlane Academy
878 students
- La Puente High
La Puente High
813 students
- This school 142
Sunset Elementary
142 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary compares
Sunset Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Hacienda La Puente Unified reports $17,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen a. Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Robles | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarlane Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Puente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in La Puente
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairgrove Academy
Standard public school
749 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Don Julian Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy
Standard public school
519 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Academy
Standard public school
478 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rorimer Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has 142 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Elementary?
69.0% of students at Sunset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #10 of 19 elementary schools in La Puente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Hacienda La Puente Unified?
Besides Sunset Elementary, Hacienda La Puente Unified also operates Los Altos High (1,592 students), Glen a. Wilson High (1,456 students), and Mesa Robles (1,246 students). See the Hacienda La Puente Unified district page for the complete list.