- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, AZ
Sunset Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040625003441
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Heights Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools.
- #22 of 29
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks #22 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ.
School address
District: Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Arizona
NCES ID 040625003441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sunset Heights Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 040625003441 · Peoria, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 19.7:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (2,510 students)
Sunset Heights Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunset Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
2,510 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
2,026 students
- Sunrise Mounta
Sunrise Mountain High School
1,896 students
- Ironwood High
Ironwood High School
1,804 students
- Raymond S. Kel
Raymond S. Kellis
1,691 students
- This school 987
Sunset Heights Elementary School
987 students
What this shows Sunset Heights Elementary School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Heights Elementary School compares
Sunset Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Sunset Heights Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peoria Unified School District (4237) reports $10,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond S. Kellis | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~987 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has 987 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Heights Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Heights Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Sunset Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Heights Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Peoria, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Heights Elementary School?
Sunset Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Heights Elementary School ranks #22 of 29 schools in Peoria, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Unified School District (4237)?
Besides Sunset Heights Elementary School, Peoria Unified School District (4237) also operates Liberty High School (2,510 students), Centennial High School (2,026 students), and Sunrise Mountain High School (1,896 students). See the Peoria Unified School District (4237) district page for the complete list.