- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, NC
Sunset Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370333001390
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 24
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Elementary ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sunset Park Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370333001390 · Wilmington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 13.2:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Sunset Park Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sunset Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 450
Sunset Park Elementary
450 students
What this shows Sunset Park Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park Elementary compares
Sunset Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 22.9%
White 8.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Sunset Park Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Ogden Elementary
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619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Masonboro Elementary
Standard public school
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Heyward C Bellamy Elem
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533 students 14:1 students per teacher
The International School at Gregory
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Edwin a Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 12.5:1 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Park Elementary?
Sunset Park Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Park Elementary?
98.8% of students at Sunset Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park Elementary?
Sunset Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Elementary ranks #9 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Sunset Park Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.