Sunburst School

In GLENDALE, Arizona, Sunburst School is a mid-sized elementary school. The school counted 556 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 6. It has 23% more students than the average for elementary schools in Arizona (about 451).

Sunburst School reports to Washington Elementary School District (4260), which has 33 schools and 18,816 students.

White students make up 41% of enrollment at Sunburst School, the largest share of any group. Other groups include 37% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% multiracial, and 2% Native American. Census estimates put the White share of Maricopa County's population at about 59%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 67, compared with 70 nationally.

Based on 29.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, Sunburst School has a ratio of 18.9:1. The average for elementary schools in Arizona, 17.0:1, is lower.

In Maricopa County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $89,300, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. The county has 1,352 public schools and about 725,139 students.

Among nearby public schools, Sweetwater School is closest at about 0.8 miles. Sunburst School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.

Sunburst School falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.

Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 28 students, from 584 to 556. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 18.9:1, from 16.7:1.

This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Sunburst School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.