CaliforniaSchoolsSunflower Elementary

Sunflower Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 06
El Centro, California · El Centro Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students427
Student:Teacher21.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
427
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+14pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Sunflower Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 427 students. It is part of the El Centro Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictEl Centro Elementary
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061203005787

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment427
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino96.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
96.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)