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Sun City Elementary School

4230 VAN DEEMAN ST, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112

About Sun City Elementary School

Sun City Elementary sits in one of Bossier City’s sunny, open neighborhoods where mornings feel relaxed and families often cross paths on their way to school. Louisiana’s statewide math proficiency usually stays between the mid-forties and low-fifties, and Sun City tends to land around that middle area. Parents describe the school as warm and encouraging, the kind of place where teachers speak calmly and give kids time to absorb lessons. There’s a steady rhythm to the day — not too fast, not too strict — which helps children feel settled. Nearby schools like Central Park Elementary and Bossier Elementary show similar math patterns, while W.T. Lewis Elementary sometimes performs a bit higher. A typical three-bedroom rental in this area ranges from about $1,250 to $1,550 depending on the subdivision. Students usually move on to Bossier High School, where alumni often enter technical trades, nursing-support programs, military preparation, and early-college coursework. Families say Sun City feels like a bright, grounded school where kids grow at a comfortable pace.

Sun City Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4230 VAN DEEMAN ST, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112

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Phone

(318) 549-7000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 32% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
560
Total Students
$53946
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 46 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sun City Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 52.2%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 11.8%
Black 22.2%
Two+ Races 10.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
52.2%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
22.2%
Two+ Races
10.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 560
51%
286 Female
49%
274 Male

Student Population

560 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

589 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sun City just introduced a new science “Wonder Wall” where kids post questions they’re curious about, and classes explore one each week. Teachers say it’s sparking great conversations and boosting student curiosity.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school offer small-group learning support?

Ans. Yes, teachers provide extra help during reading and math blocks.

Q2. Are there hands-on activities for students?

Ans. Students enjoy art projects, simple science tasks, and seasonal reading events.

Q3. How are parents kept informed?

Ans. Weekly folders, email updates, and text reminders help families stay updated.

Q4. Is the school welcoming for shy students?

Ans. Parents say the gentle pace makes it easier for quieter kids to settle in.

Q5. Are outdoor breaks at Sun City Elementary School included in the day?

Ans. Yes, recess and short outdoor transition times are part of the schedule.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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