- Sunset Primary reported a higher students per counselor than University Place Primary (517:1 vs. 467:1).
- University Place Primary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sunset Primary (144 vs. 107).
- University Place Primary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sunset Primary (10 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
University Place Primary reported a higher chronically absent students than Sunset Primary (144 vs. 107).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sunset Primary reported a higher gifted & talented than University Place Primary (3 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
University Place Primary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Sunset Primary (10 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sunset Primary reported a higher students per counselor than University Place Primary (517:1 vs. 467:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sunset Primary
$15,994.48
University Place Primary
$15,994.48
Local revenue share
Sunset Primary
27.6%
University Place Primary
27.6%
State revenue share
Sunset Primary
65.7%
University Place Primary
65.7%
Federal revenue share
Sunset Primary
6.7%
University Place Primary
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sunset Primary
21.6%
University Place Primary
21.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.