Sunset Lane Elementary School

2030 Sunset Lane

School District

Fullerton Elementary
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:27
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 01, 2023

I would recommend this school because the administration, teachers and after school lab leadership and staff are supportive and uplifting of all students.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2018

Sunset Lane is an amazing school. It has obtained and maintained its GATE status along with providing a phenomenal educational for all. It is such a hidden gem nestled in a wonderful neighborhood of Fullerton. From the principal, teachers, and the support staff Sunset Lane has always been a wonderful experience for my boys.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2018

I have had 3 kids go through Sunset Lane over the past 9 years. This school is one of the best in Fullerton. I would not send my kids anywhere else. The teachers are all wonderful and the staff is lead by a fabulous principal.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2018

My children have loved this school and have received a well rounded excellent education from it. I highly recommend this school to any parent.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2018

Ten out of ten! It’s a great community school.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2018

Overall great. My Husband went to this school and even then he loved it. My Nephew and Niece also went here and because of their experience was good it made us feel at ease when my kids were old enough to attend. My Kinder, 2nd grader and 5th grader love their school. I have seen progress in all my children especially this year. Dr. G, our principal has been a great asset to Sunset Lane!
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2018

We love Sunset Lane! Wonderful neighborhood school with amazing community support. With the leadership of Dr. Gyurina, and all the highly qualified teachers, supporting staffs, PTA and Foundation all help this school be one that everyone loves.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2018

Sunset Lane is an excellent school with an experienced staff and caring administration.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2018

If your kid is smart, don't send them here. It will waste their brain.
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2018

Love the new principal! Dr. Gyurina made a world of difference!
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2017

I would rate it as good overall. There has been a lot of improvements under the new principal. It would be better if children with parental supervision are allowed to play on the playground afterschool, but we can't get everything we want. I understand that the school is liable for any injuries whenever they are open. My children loves all the teachers they have had.
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2017

I was picking my daughters up from school today and saw a lunch supervisor standing on top of a table yelling at a boy in front of a large group of students. I do not know why he was in trouble, but I can't believe that the school is okay with embarrassing a student like that. He was visibly ashamed. You can't teach against bullying and then have staff act like that. Teachers were there watching. It was early dismissal so parents were on campus. I plan to ask both of my daughters what her name is to talk to the office. So sad
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2015

As a military family I'm really upset that not one person except the secretary at the front desk has been rude to me , I understand your trying to keep your attendance at high number but you need to understand that things happen last minute for myself and my husband also he does does not live here so when my daughter wants to spend time with dad before he deploys believe me she will. When I get scolded all at the same time that he's about to deploy is not easy and having to pull my daughter out of school while I'm trying to pack, work take care of us and be a single parent is not easy and because I didn't give the after school care a notice but did tell the school I was leaving I get scolded , not just an explanation but compelte attitude from teachers and the supervisor at the main office when teachers pretend and say they understand and then turn around and make me feel like a bad parent is not what I expecting .. I had such high expectations from this school and instead of wanting to come back when we have the opportunity I will not ! Thank you for NOT making this transition easy .. Maybe educating yourselves about what we as a family go through would do you all some good
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2014

This school has a preschool that is wonderful. The teachers are so aware and great with the kids. My son loves it. He always has something new to talk about with me. The class is also very racially diverse which is great it just adds to the new things he's learning and helps him become a more well rounded person that will be able to happily exist in Southern California. Definitely a great preschool and two amazing teachers.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2013

Both my kids went to Sunset Lane through sixth grade, and we were very happy with the school. Teachers varied from good to great. The period when our kids were there coincided with California's abandonment of class size reduction, and the playground became a lot more crowded than it used to be: there are both more kids and less open space (because of portables being added). The school is majority Korean, and although that made my kids a minority, we saw it as a plus because of the parents' high expectations for their kids. A few kids have soaked up prejudices from their first-generation parents about race and religion, but in general the kids all seem to get along. My kids had both Korean and non-Korean friends. The old principal was more hands-on than the new one. Traffic safety is a problem, and I would like to see the school work harder to support and ensure the safety of kids who walk or ride bikes. I'm amazed by the number of gripes here a graduation ceremony -- what a non-issue for a grade school.
Submitted by parent on July 19, 2013

My child was the minority....I had my son in K & pulled him out b/c he was the minority & all the Korean kids only played with other Korean kids. My son tired to make friends but they just shined him off. It is really frustrating to live in a good area for school & the Sunset Lane School is 99% Korean.. It you are Korean I guess it would be the school to go to!!!
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2012

I am absolutely grateful for the education that my child had received for her entire time of enrollment here at Sunset Lane. The teachers have all been very warm and nurturing. As a parent volunteer, I have been quite secure about the environment that is charged with the care and wellbeing of my child.
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2012

My daughter went to this school for 3 years: 4th 5th and 6th grade and I do not recommend this school at all. Here are my concerns: A teacher she had for 5th and 6th grade was very bad. That teacher only supported korean students This teacher was all about favortism. The teacher would only pay attention to his favorite students my daughter said that it was like the rest of the students do not exist. I went to have a talk with him and he was very rude he does not have respect for others! He does not like any other students that are not his race or korean. He likes his Korean (Favorites) students because they buy very expensive gifts and not only once in a while but every month! We had a awards assembly at the end of 6th grade which was not right because they only let students who get an award come there and students that are hard working and deserve the award did not get them He only gave those award to his favorites. Also in the report card, he did not pay attention and look at scores on the tests and assignments he just gave them the grades he wanted to give. If you are going to this school than I would change my mind right away because most of the teachers are like this.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2012

Satisfied with all curriculum. But, homework is too much. Even I have to do homework with my son after coming back home.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2011

The teachers here are great and so is the school staff. One of my kids attended this school K-6, and have another in 3rd grade, but I have several issues with this school. Major issue is the Principal. I'd say there are many parents that would agree. I don't think the tearchers like her very much either. Another complaint, they don't have award assemblies where parents and other students are involved and NO GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 6th grader's moving on the JR. High!!!???