Sunset Elementary

Public K-8

 400 Sunset Ave.
       Oak View, CA  93022-9742


(805) 649-6600

District: Ventura Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2744th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,501 Help


Students who attend Sunset Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
High:    Ventura High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.9%
White:
47.3%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Elementary ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sunset Elementary ranks better than 64.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.9%), White (47.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 24.5. 12 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Elementary is $6,501. 15 elementary schools in the Ventura Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunset Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Elementary 2744th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Sunset Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Elementary 985th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Sunset Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ventura Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventura Unified 624th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.53 2571st 4809 46.5%
2005 47.01 2337th 4822 51.5%
2006 32.53 3139th 4818 34.8%
2007 45.82 2572nd 5113 49.7%
2008 31.31 3497th 5113 31.6%
2009 28.63 3800th 5193 26.8%
2010 18.11 4703rd 5314 11.5%
2011 19.76 4702nd 5377 12.6%
2012 28.90 4013th 5390 25.5%
2013 33.98 3742nd 5530 32.3%
2015 53.98 2238th 5611 60.1%
2016 65.78 1725th 5614 69.3%
2017 62.42 1906th 5692 66.5%
2018 67.14 1713th 5662 69.7%
2019 54.73 2339th 5789 59.6%
2021 44.64 717th 1417 49.4%
2022 37.44 3262nd 5883 44.6%
2023 46.16 2737th 5848 53.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 896th 5084 82.4%
2019 61.83 1642nd 5173 68.3%
2021 46.39 537th 1110 51.6%
2022 33.29 3555th 5264 32.5%
2023 40.36 3029th 5355 43.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 1705th 5413 68.5%
2019 55.24 2219th 5492 59.6%
2021 37.06 738th 1267 41.8%
2022 31.59 3609th 5635 36.0%
2023 47.38 2549th 5595 54.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.07 1714th 5431 68.4%
2019 51.66 2381st 5510 56.8%
2021 57.28 477th 1272 62.5%
2022 47.06 2603rd 5663 54.0%
2023 44.29 2778th 5627 50.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 1311th 4830 72.9%
2019 54.56 1998th 4963 59.7%
2022 41.80 2765th 5084 45.6%
2023 34.59 3337th 5079 34.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.03 1557th 2737 43.1%
2019 47.65 1632nd 2834 42.4%
2022 23.17 2200th 2726 19.3%
2023 47.16 1503rd 2659 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sunset Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 17.86 1781st 2063 13.7%
2010 33.78 1473rd 2179 32.4%
2011 47.17 1167th 2236 47.8%
2012 45.43 1210th 2259 46.4%
2013 62.42 821st 2379 65.5%
2015 67.51 702nd 2477 71.7%
2016 71.37 634th 2497 74.6%
2017 56.65 948th 2508 62.2%
2018 67.48 698th 2480 71.9%
2019 75.31 589th 2715 78.3%
2021 73.19 193rd 894 78.4%
2022 64.21 789th 2740 71.2%
2023 56.97 984th 2788 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.75 405th 2230 81.8%
2019 80.89 290th 2369 87.8%
2021 77.96 96th 721 86.7%
2022 67.55 564th 2458 77.1%
2023 59.08 767th 2535 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.88 705th 2262 68.8%
2019 65.26 721st 2380 69.7%
2021 63.12 233rd 738 68.4%
2022 60.92 794th 2509 68.4%
2023 41.92 1282nd 2535 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.30 548th 2273 75.9%
2019 80.63 409th 2407 83.0%
2021 78.98 124th 763 83.7%
2022 65.45 710th 2527 71.9%
2023 84.06 359th 2546 85.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.58 112th 2072 94.6%
2019 88.51 165th 2213 92.5%
2022 48.56 1045th 2359 55.7%
2023 68.26 553rd 2379 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sunset Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 989th 1496 33.9%
2019 48.01 820th 1602 48.8%
2022 55.60 661st 1555 57.5%
2023 36.79 968th 1549 37.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sunset Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 250 7 5 94 4 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 192 9 1 108 8 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 192 9 1 108 8 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 173 8 2 119 3 n/a n/a 5 310
2005 159 5 4 116 4 n/a n/a 13 301
2006 156 5 5 118 2 n/a n/a 15 301
2007 136 5 3 97 2 n/a n/a 14 257
2008 165 5 2 126 3 n/a n/a 0 301
2009 175 6 1 126 4 0 23 0 335
2010 189 4 2 144 3 0 3 0 345
2011 187 2 0 158 6 0 0 0 353
2012 167 2 1 159 6 0 0 0 335
2013 165 2 2 149 3 1 1 0 323
2014 191 1 3 161 4 1 1 0 362
2015 175 1 1 157 3 0 2 0 339
2016 170 0 4 169 3 0 3 0 349
2017 159 0 9 169 1 0 5 0 343
2018 172 0 11 175 1 0 7 0 366
2019 158 0 9 158 1 0 7 0 333
2020 162 0 8 163 2 0 6 0 341
2021 166 0 6 162 1 0 6 0 341
2022 169 1 5 156 1 0 8 0 340
2023 157 0 6 159 2 0 8 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 360 17.4 20.7 0
2002 318 16.5 19.3 48.1
2003 318 16.5 19.3 48.1
2004 310 15.5 20.0 53.4
2005 301 15.1 19.9 57.3
2006 301 18.0 16.7 56.6
2007 257 18.0 14.3 60.9
2008 301 17.1 17.6 61.1
2009 335 18.2 17.4 58.8
2010 345 17.0 20.2 58.8
2011 353 n/a n/a 67.7
2012 335 13.3 25.1 n/a
2013 323 13.8 23.3 65.6
2014 362 14.8 24.4 61.9
2015 339 14.0 24.2 59.3
2016 349 14.0 24.9 55
2017 343 14.2 24.1 67.3
2018 366 14.0 26.1 72.7
2019 333 14.3 23.2 67.9
2020 341 n/a n/a 65.7
2021 341 14.5 23.5 66
2022 340 13.8 24.6 65.9
2023 332 13.5 24.5 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 360 17.4 20.7 0
2002 318 16.5 19.3 48.1
2003 318 16.5 19.3 48.1
2004 310 15.5 20.0 53.4
2005 301 15.1 19.9 57.3
2006 301 18.0 16.7 56.6
2007 257 18.0 14.3 60.9
2008 301 17.1 17.6 61.1
2009 335 18.2 17.4 58.8
2010 345 17.0 20.2 58.8
2011 353 n/a n/a 67.7
2012 335 13.3 25.1 n/a
2013 323 13.8 23.3 65.6
2014 362 14.8 24.4 61.9
2015 339 14.0 24.2 59.3
2016 349 14.0 24.9 55
2017 343 14.2 24.1 67.3
2018 366 14.0 26.1 72.7
2019 333 14.3 23.2 67.9
2020 341 n/a n/a 65.7
2021 341 14.5 23.5 66
2022 340 13.8 24.6 65.9
2023 332 13.5 24.5 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sunset Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201277.0%7.0%0.0%16.0%80.0%89.0%93.0%80.0%91.0%
201385.0%2.0%0.0%13.0%94.0%94.0%98.0%90.0%98.0%
201468.0%12.0%0.0%20.0%71.0%86.0%85.0%76.0%75.0%
201596.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201690.0%4.0%0.0%6.0%90.0%92.0%94.0%90.0%92.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,501

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2339th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2737th of 5848 Elementary schools
 6.4%
Ranks 589th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 984th of 2788 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)23.928.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)5138.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)21.731.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)52.641.5
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)51.252.2
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)52.546.1
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)62.845.7
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)49.750.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)51.247.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)56.244.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)39.525
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)43.934.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Elementary)38.127.8
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ventura Unified)38.531.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)67.744.4
 23.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)48.841.3
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)64.729.6
 35.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)38.232.3
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)54.835.3
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)5746
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)48.429.4
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)43.234.7
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset Elementary)67.965.4
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ventura Unified)55.946.1
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Elementary)39.338.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Unified)41.327.9
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sunset Elementary)39.338.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ventura Unified)39.928.9
 11%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333332
 0.3%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic158159
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White158157
 0.6%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%63.9%
 4%


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Students at Sunset Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 47% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Sunset Elementary.

Sunset Elementary ranks 2744th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunset Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
High : Ventura High


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