Sunset School

Summary:

Sunset School is an elementary school located in St. George, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 496. It is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Sunset School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a high of 226 out of 537 Utah elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 378 out of 561 in 2023-2024.

Sunset School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and places Sunset School in the top 40% of Utah elementary schools for this metric. Additionally, Sunset School's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Sunset School's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 37.4%, compared to the Washington District average of 49.4% and the state average of 46.7%.

When compared to the nearby schools in the Washington District, Sunset School generally performs worse academically, with lower test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Sunset School's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 44.4%, compared to the district average of 55% and the state average of 51.9%. Despite these challenges, the school's diverse student population and potential for targeted interventions and partnerships could present opportunities for improvement and growth.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 495 N Westridge Dr
       St George, UT  84770


(435) 673-5669

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
378th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,858 Help


Students who attend Sunset School usually attend:

Middle:    Lava Ridge Intermediate
High:    Snow Canyon High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
Hispanic:
24.4%
Pacific Islander:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 17th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (24.4%), Pacific Islander (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset School is 18, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Washington District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset School is $8,858, which is the 4th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Washington District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset School 378th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Sunset School in the ranking list.)

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Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunset School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.66 259th 498 48.0%
2009 46.47 314th 509 38.3%
2010 55.35 258th 518 50.2%
2011 47.28 359th 563 36.2%
2012 53.93 336th 579 42.0%
2013 72.70 138th 576 76.0%
2014 55.08 231st 509 54.6%
2015 57.55 226th 537 57.9%
2016 33.92 373rd 533 30.0%
2017 19.56 443rd 526 15.8%
2018 30.77 383rd 528 27.5%
2019 34.37 391st 572 31.6%
2021 36.06 373rd 559 33.3%
2022 44.77 312th 551 43.4%
2023 33.61 374th 561 33.3%
2024 35.71 378th 561 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.02 45th 111 59.5%
2023 57.12 41st 132 68.9%
2024 57.42 64th 162 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.96 249th 435 42.8%
2023 45.44 228th 428 46.7%
2024 47.58 243rd 429 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, January 27, 2018

Open Quote The school has a very high ratio of low income families. The teachers are wonderful and the test scores only reflect the state of the population: Many immigrants and transient kids. My children have all gone through the school with great success and successful college attendance. The whole student is attended to here and all students improve and feel success here. Great job by a dedicated staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunset School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 702 0 2 9 9 n/a n/a 0 722
1989 869 1 4 6 8 n/a n/a 0 888
1990 836 0 7 9 7 n/a n/a 0 859
1991 896 1 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 924
1992 711 0 6 8 8 n/a n/a 0 733
1993 672 0 7 12 6 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 699 1 6 11 11 n/a n/a 0 728
1995 745 8 13 16 9 n/a n/a 0 791
1996 745 8 13 16 9 n/a n/a 0 791
1997 765 6 16 43 10 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 739 7 6 60 17 n/a n/a 0 829
1999 668 3 8 67 12 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 632 6 11 86 22 n/a n/a 0 757
2001 648 8 10 92 27 n/a n/a 0 785
2002 475 3 11 74 11 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 475 3 11 74 11 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 492 2 4 111 16 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 513 7 13 93 11 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 423 5 11 87 10 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 442 9 12 111 19 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 483 5 19 120 20 n/a n/a 2 649
2009 505 10 15 97 18 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 371 8 9 65 14 n/a n/a 106 573
2011 410 6 2 84 16 11 3 0 532
2012 425 3 1 97 12 14 11 0 563
2013 432 3 4 80 16 13 14 0 562
2014 421 8 2 82 20 7 14 0 554
2015 396 6 0 95 24 7 21 0 549
2016 396 9 0 80 24 9 23 0 541
2017 381 8 3 99 13 11 26 0 541
2018 372 8 2 93 11 15 24 0 525
2019 337 3 2 85 13 12 27 0 479
2020 368 5 0 118 23 11 25 0 550
2021 319 6 0 114 23 16 26 0 504
2022 351 5 0 105 25 16 23 0 525
2023 295 3 0 121 27 28 22 0 496

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 25.7 28.0 n/a
1989 888 30.5 29.1 n/a
1990 859 28.5 30.1 16.6
1991 924 29.0 31.8 16.9
1992 733 23.0 31.8 17.9
1993 697 24.0 29.0 16.9
1994 728 23.0 31.7 17
1995 791 29.5 26.8 22
1996 791 29.5 26.8 22
1997 840 31.5 26.7 27.1
1998 829 34.5 24.0 29.4
1999 758 31.6 24.0 38.1
2000 757 32.5 23.3 39.6
2001 785 32.5 24.2 40.3
2002 574 24.5 23.4 36.2
2003 574 24.5 23.4 36.2
2004 625 28.5 21.9 43.8
2005 637 29.9 21.3 37.8
2006 536 28.0 19.1 37.5
2007 593 29.5 20.1 7.6
2008 649 29.0 22.4 45.1
2009 645 19.9 19.6 47.4
2010 573 24.6 23.2 69.2
2011 532 25.0 21.2 50
2012 563 27.1 20.7 74.1
2013 562 28.0 20.0 99.5
2014 554 28.0 19.7 60.3
2015 549 n/a n/a 62.8
2016 541 n/a n/a 63.4
2017 541 28.0 19.3 67.8
2018 525 n/a n/a 59.8
2019 479 22.7 21.0 62.2
2020 550 24.5 22.4 63.1
2021 504 n/a n/a 62.9
2022 525 27.0 19.4 49.9
2023 496 27.5 18.0 59.5

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 722 25.7 28.0 n/a
1989 888 30.5 29.1 n/a
1990 859 28.5 30.1 16.6
1991 924 29.0 31.8 16.9
1992 733 23.0 31.8 17.9
1993 697 24.0 29.0 16.9
1994 728 23.0 31.7 17
1995 791 29.5 26.8 22
1996 791 29.5 26.8 22
1997 840 31.5 26.7 27.1
1998 829 34.5 24.0 29.4
1999 758 31.6 24.0 38.1
2000 757 32.5 23.3 39.6
2001 785 32.5 24.2 40.3
2002 574 24.5 23.4 36.2
2003 574 24.5 23.4 36.2
2004 625 28.5 21.9 43.8
2005 637 29.9 21.3 37.8
2006 536 28.0 19.1 37.5
2007 593 29.5 20.1 7.6
2008 649 29.0 22.4 45.1
2009 645 19.9 19.6 47.4
2010 573 24.6 23.2 69.2
2011 532 25.0 21.2 50
2012 563 27.1 20.7 74.1
2013 562 28.0 20.0 99.5
2014 554 28.0 19.7 60.3
2015 549 n/a n/a 62.8
2016 541 n/a n/a 63.4
2017 541 28.0 19.3 67.8
2018 525 n/a n/a 59.8
2019 479 22.7 21.0 62.2
2020 550 24.5 22.4 63.1
2021 504 n/a n/a 62.9
2022 525 27.0 19.4 49.9
2023 496 27.5 18.0 59.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,310 (14.8%) $7,549 (85.2%) $8,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 391st of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 561 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset School)33.840.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)46.747.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset School)33.837.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District)50.349.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset School)44.336.1
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)49.245.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset School)46.840
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)47.450.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Sunset School)54.440.8
 13.6%
   4th Grade Science (Washington District)52.950.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset School)42.945.9
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)49.949.8
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset School)32.139.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)49.143.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Sunset School)40.243.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington District)56.453
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479496
 3.5%
African American33
American Indian1327
 107.7%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic85121
 42.4%
Pacific Islander1228
 133.3%
White337295
 12.5%
Two or More Races2722
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%59.5%
 2.7%


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Students who attend Sunset School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lava Ridge Intermediate
High : Snow Canyon High

Sunset School ranks 378th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Sunset School.

Students at Sunset School are 59% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.


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