Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
296 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1.
School Reviews
5 1/14/2014
This review and its outcome is subject to change. Its winter in NW Colorado. Yet this school is requiring our young children to enter there class rooms from the side doors and not the main entrance. This policy has left as many as 6 children that I personally know about standing outside in subzero temperature for several minutes ( 10 minutes in one case) because the children could not knock loud enough to be heard over the kids already inside.
This policy is unhealthy, unsafe, and just plain stupid. It has also led to some children getting jumped by older children as they walk around to the back of the building UNSUPERVISED.
Change this policy! If not my next review will be with the Craig Daily Press.
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