- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckinney, TX
Sonntag El
Federal NCES profile for Sonntag El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482001012599
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonntag El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonntag El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonntag El ranks #3 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Sonntag El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482001012599 · Mckinney, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 11.3:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Sonntag El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sonntag El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 429
Sonntag El
429 students
What this shows Sonntag El reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonntag El compares
Sonntag El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
African American 22.1%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Sonntag El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonntag El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonntag El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonntag El
How many students attend Sonntag El?
Sonntag El has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonntag El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonntag El is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonntag El?
27.9% of students at Sonntag El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonntag El?
The largest demographic group at Sonntag El is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonntag El?
Sonntag El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sonntag El rank among schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonntag El ranks #3 of 11 schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Sonntag El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.