- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermiston, OR
Sunset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410630001094
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sunset Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410630001094 · Hermiston, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermiston High School (1,705 students)
Sunset Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermiston High
Hermiston High School
1,705 students
- Armand Larive
Armand Larive Middle School
722 students
- Sandstone Midd 609
Sandstone Middle School
609 students
- Rocky Heights 442
Rocky Heights Elementary School
442 students
- West Park Elem 408
West Park Elementary School
408 students
- This school 378
Sunset Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Oregon - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 16.9%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Sunset Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Hermiston Sd 8 reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandstone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermiston
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highland Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 13.4:1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermiston, OR. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Elementary School?
67.4% of students at Sunset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hermiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Sunset Elementary School, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students), Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), and Sandstone Middle School (609 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.