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SUNSET ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 0–5
CARLSBAD, New Mexico · CARLSBAD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students438
ST Ratio17.0:1
FRL28%
Title INo
SUNSET
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
438
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
28%-58.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

SUNSET ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in CARLSBAD, New Mexico. The school enrolls 438 students. It is part of the CARLSBAD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCARLSBAD
County35015
CityCARLSBAD
ZIP88220
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350030000175

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment438
White24.7%
Hispanic / Latino72.1%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
24.7%
Hispanic
72.1%
Black
1.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %28%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)