Sunset Park Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Wilmington, NC Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Wilmington, NC SchoolScore™ B (76.1)
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Sunset Park Elementary
Wilmington, NC 28401
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (76.1)
450
Students
34.7
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(910)815-6948
Phone
http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/sunset/
Website

Sunset Park Elementary is a public school administered by the New Hanover County Schools district in Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 450 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
450.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.98:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
99.3%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Sunset Park Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370333001390
State School ID
NC-650-368
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
613 Alabama Ave
City
Wilmington
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28401
County
New Hanover County
Metro Area
Wilmington, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
3707
State Leg. Upper
37007
State Leg. Lower
37018
Latitude
34.2077
Longitude
-77.9415
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
450
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.7
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 447 99.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
New Hanover County Schools
LEAID
3703330
State LEA ID
NC-650
Phone
(910)254-4200
Website
http://www.nhcs.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Wilmington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$364,220K
Federal Revenue
$65,077K
State Revenue
$187,019K
Local Revenue
$112,124K
Total Expenditure
$368,553K
Instruction Exp.
$210,467K
Support Services
$123,798K
Other Current Exp.
$14,298K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Sunset Park Elementary

1
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Wilmington · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
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Wilmington · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
J. C. Roe Center
Wilmington · High
1.6 mi
4
Williston Middle
Wilmington · Middle
1.6 mi
5
The International School at Gregory
Wilmington · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
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Wilmington · Elementary
2 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunset Park Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Sunset Park Elementary?
450 students are enrolled at Sunset Park Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sunset Park Elementary have?
Sunset Park Elementary has 34.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Elementary serve?
Sunset Park Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Sunset Park Elementary a charter school?
Sunset Park Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sunset Park Elementary located in?
Sunset Park Elementary is located in the Wilmington, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Sunset Park Elementary belong to?
Sunset Park Elementary is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district.
How much does New Hanover County Schools spend per student?
The New Hanover County Schools district spends approximately $819,006,667 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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