What Sunset View Elementary School does

Sunset View Elementary School is a public elementary school operating within the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 4th grade. The school is located at 4365 Hill Street in the Point Loma area of San Diego, California, and operates as a government-state entity under district governance rather than as an independent corporate organization. Enrollment is managed through two district-mediated pathways: direct pre-enrollment for neighborhood families via the PowerSchool online portal, and the SDUSD Choice program for out-of-boundary families during the fall application window. As a public institution, Sunset View does not charge tuition.

The school's core programmatic differentiators are its STEAM certification and its Leader in Me school-wide leadership framework, both delivered through SDUSD-aligned curriculum. Supporting services include a weekly library program with book checkout privileges (via the Destiny platform), a computer lab offering curated educational websites (ST Math, Raz Kids, ABCYa, Starfall, Dance Mat Typing), and recurring community programs such as the Legacy Book Club and the annual Book Exchange. The underlying technology stack is entirely district-managed and consists of standard EdTech infrastructure: PowerSchool for student information and enrollment, Canvas for learning management, Destiny for library and eBook access, Clever for single sign-on, and Chromebook devices for students. No proprietary technology or commercial product is built or sold by the school.

Operationally, Sunset View is bound by SDUSD enrollment policy, curriculum standards, and administrative oversight, and is funded through the public education system rather than through commercial revenue. The school's marketing and distribution operate almost exclusively through district channels (the SDUSD SchoolFinder tool, the school website at sunsetview.sandiegounified.org, and the Parent Spout newsletter). Management contact points include the school office, a district enrollment office (Neighborhood Schools & Enrollment Options), and a counseling contact (Erika Oortgiese). The school does not disclose financials, and traditional revenue, funding, or ownership constructs do not apply.

Name

Sunset View Elementary School

Legal name

Sunset View Elementary School

Website

https://sunsetviewelementary.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunset View Elementary School is a public TK through 4th grade school within the San Diego Unified School District, serving neighborhood families in the Point Loma area of San Diego through STEAM-certified, Leader in Me curriculum and district-managed enrollment, with no tuition charged.

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Product category

Public K-12 Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEAM-Focused Early Learning Academies (EDACADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• STEAM curriculum
• Early childhood instruction
• Leadership development program
• K-12 public school

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sunset View Elementary School is a public elementary school that provides transitional kindergarten through fourth-grade education to community children. Its core offering is standards-aligned classroom instruction enhanced through STEAM curriculum integration and the Leader in Me leadership development program, delivering academic, arts, and character-education outcomes for enrolled students.

Product overview

Sunset View Elementary School is a public elementary school within San Diego Unified School District serving Kinder through 4th grade students. The school offers a STEAM Education Program that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, combined with a Leader in Me Program focused on student leadership development. Supporting services include library access through the Destiny platform, a computer lab with educational technology resources, and online enrollment through PowerSchool. The school participates in the district's Choice Enrollment Program for out-of-boundary students and offers enrichment programs including the Legacy Book Club and Book Exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 4th Grade Public Education Standards-aligned public elementary classroom instruction for students in transitional kindergarten through fourth grade, delivered on campus by credentialed teachers within the San Diego Unified School District. Intended for resident families of the school attendance area.
• STEAM Curriculum Program School-wide STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) instructional program that integrates these disciplines into the elementary classroom experience. Targeted at TK–4 students and designed to provide a differentiated, project-based academic foundation.
• Leader in Me Leadership Development Program School-wide Leader in Me program that teaches leadership habits, goal-setting, and character development to TK–4 students. Designed to build student agency, responsibility, and social-emotional skills alongside academic instruction.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)coreOthersSunset View Elementary operates as a school within the San Diego Unified School District. The district provides enrollment infrastructure, curriculum standards, technology platforms (PowerSchool, Canvas, Destiny), and administrative oversight including the Choice enrollment program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crown Point Junior Music Academy: SDUSD specialty-themed magnet elementary - competing Choice destination with a distinctive curricular identity.
• Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet: SDUSD STEAM magnet elementary - directly comparable on STEAM focus and grade span, competing for the same Choice enrollment pool.
• Loma Portal Elementary: Adjacent SDUSD elementary in Point Loma - geographic and demographic peer serving overlapping catchment.
• Field Elementary Dual Immersion School: SDUSD dual-language immersion magnet - competing Choice applicant pool for families seeking differentiated public school options.
• Carson Elementary STEAM Magnet: SDUSD STEAM magnet elementary school - direct curriculum peer with STEAM-certified positioning serving K-5 in the same district framework.
• Pacific View Leadership Elementary: SDUSD leadership-themed elementary - closest peer on the Leader in Me-style leadership differentiation dimension.
• Bay Park Elementary: SDUSD elementary in adjacent San Diego neighborhood - comparable size and demographic profile for enrollment benchmarking.
• Bird Rock Elementary: Nearby SDUSD elementary in the Point Loma/coastal area - comparable on demographics and grade span for Choice competition.

Emerging players

• KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy: San Diego-area KIPP charter elementary - alternative public school option competing for similar demographics seeking character/college-prep framing.

Regional players

• High Tech Elementary Chula Vista: Charter STEAM-focused elementary in greater San Diego - regional alternative for families seeking project-based/STEAM public education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunset-view-elementary-school

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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