Sunset Hills Elementary School

1347 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#555 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunset Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarpon Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
444 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.

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Date
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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