Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
59%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
419 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sunset Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
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