Sunset Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 344 elementary school students from grades 5-8
- Ranks 312th out of 419 middle schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 236 Church Hill St., Sunset, LA 70584
- Principal or Admin: Shirley B. James
- Fax: (337) 662-3478
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Saint Landry Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,820
- Graduation Rate: 68.8%
- Dropout Rate: 7.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.9
- Enrolled Students: 15,135
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 344
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 170 (49.4%)
- Females: 174 (50.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 33 (9.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 237 (68.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 270 (78.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 184 | 53.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.2% |
| White | 155 | 45.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 98 | 28.5% |
| 6th Grade | 82 | 23.8% |
| 7th Grade | 73 | 21.2% |
| 8th Grade | 91 | 26.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 78%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:22%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $38,456
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,560 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,638 | 81% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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