Overview
Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Hermiston, Oregon. The school enrolls 378 students. It is part of the Hermiston SD 8 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHermiston SD 8
County41059
CityHermiston
ZIP97838
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410630001094
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment378
White16.9%
Hispanic / Latino81.5%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %92%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)