At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 466
348
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
81%+10.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Sunset Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Sunset, Louisiana. The school enrolls 348 students. It is part of the St. Landry Parish district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Louisiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictSt. Landry Parish
County22097
CitySunset
ZIP70584
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID220156001213
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White30.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.7%
Black / African American51.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
30.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
51.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
3.2%
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.