More about this school

  • School Type

    Elementary School, K-5

  • Estimated Enrollment

    420

  • Principal

    • Sophie Lee

  • Hours

    Mo - Fr: 8:40 am-2:40 pm

  • School Tour

    Thursdays at 9:00 am from Oct. to Jan. Call 759-2760 to schedule an appointment for a school tour.

  • This School Feeds Into

  • Neighborhood

    Outer Sunset

  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper

  • School Code

    750
Overview

  • About Sunset Elementary School

    Sunset School is a diverse community of engaged and joyful learners. We are committed to providing the highest academic standards in a safe and nurturing environment that affords all students the opportunity to succeed in the 21st century. Sunset community takes advantage of every opportunity to refine school practices so that everyone can learn, achieve, and succeed together. Teachers embrace best teaching practices to stay abreast of Common Core State Standards, interdisciplinary teaching strategies, differentiation for all learners, and professional academic learning.

    Sunset is an inclusive community and provides access and equity to all students to ensure that social justice and academic growth are a reality at Sunset. With a comprehensive curriculum addressing everyone’s needs, the students are challenged in and out of the classroom to achieve success through STEAM activities including Outdoor Science, Technology, and Visual and Performing Arts. Parent and community involvement is vital to the school’s success.

Programs

  • Before School Programs

    The Stonestown Family YMCA offers a fee-based on-site program for all students before school beginning at 7:00 am-8:25 am.

  • After School Programs

    In partnership with the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, this on-site ExCEL after school program is offered for students in grades K-5 from 2:40 pm until 6:00 pm. The emphasis is on academics, enrichment, and homework support.

  • Special Education Programs

    • Resource Specialist services
    • Separate class - Moderate/severe with autism focus

  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Playworks
    • Project-based learning
    • STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
    • Computer carts

  • Arts Enrichment

    • Performing arts
    • Visual arts
    • Choir
    • Dance
    • Gardening
    Instrumental Music, SF Ballet, AIM Symphony Ensemble Groups

  • Student Support Programs

    • Social worker
School Data

  • 2017-2018 School Accountability Highlights

    Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

  • 2017-2018 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

    School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information about each public school.

  • 2018-2020 Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

    A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities.

  • 2017-2018 Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

    SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.
Contact Info

  • Address

    1920 41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94116

  • Phone Number

    415-759-2760

  • Fax Number

    415-759-2729

  • Email

    sch750@sfusd.edu

  • Website

Sunset Elementary School

Grades K-5

1920 41st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116

Get directions

415-759-2760

8:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.