At a glance
Reported students
378
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Sunset Elementary School: 378 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hermiston. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hermiston SD 8. NCES reports 378 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.5%) and White (16.9%). English learners represent 33% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunset Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.28
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic81.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hermiston SD 8
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loma Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
397 reported students
Desert View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
351 reported students
West Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 reported students
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
442 reported students
Highland Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
308 reported students
Sandstone Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Public schools near Sunset Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Heights Elementary School Elementary · Hermiston SD 8 | KG–05 | 442 | 0.5 mi |
| West Park Elementary School Elementary · Hermiston SD 8 | KG–05 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
| Highland Hills Elementary School Elementary · Hermiston SD 8 | KG–05 | 308 | 1 mi |
| Desert View Elementary School Elementary · Hermiston SD 8 | KG–05 | 351 | 1.2 mi |
| Loma Vista Elementary Elementary · Hermiston SD 8 | KG–05 | 397 | 1.4 mi |
| Stanfield Elementary School Elementary · Stanfield SD 61 | KG–05 | 235 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Elementary School serve?
Sunset Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hermiston SD 8.
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School reported 378 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 378 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunset Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunset Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hermiston SD 8 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunset Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunset Elementary School in?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Hermiston SD 8, based in Hermiston, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunset Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rocky Heights Elementary School (0.5 mi), West Park Elementary School (0.7 mi), Highland Hills Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.