- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · University Place, WA
Sunset Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530918001551
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in University Place · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Primary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in University Place, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sunset Primary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530918001551 · University Place, WA Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 15.7:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Curtis Senior High (1,321 students)
Sunset Primary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunset Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curtis Senior
Curtis Senior High
1,321 students
- Curtis Junior
Curtis Junior High
904 students
- Narrows View I
Narrows View Intermediate
692 students
- Drum Intermedi
Drum Intermediate
639 students
- This school
Sunset Primary
548 students
- University Pla 522
University Place Primary
522 students
What this shows Sunset Primary reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Primary compares
Sunset Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 18.2%
African American 7.7%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Sunset Primary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University Place School District reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Place Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Primary
How many students attend Sunset Primary?
Sunset Primary has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in University Place, WA. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Primary?
30.4% of students at Sunset Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Primary is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in University Place, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Primary?
Sunset Primary 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 Primary rank among schools in University Place?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in University Place, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in University Place School District?
Besides Sunset Primary, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Curtis Junior High (904 students), and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.