- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sundown, TX
Sundown H S
Federal NCES profile for Sundown H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484185004773
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundown H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sundown · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundown H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sundown, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sundown H S held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484185004773 · Sundown, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 8.8:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sundown El (231 students)
Sundown H S held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sundown H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sundown El
Sundown El
231 students
- This school
Sundown H S
184 students
- Sundown J H
Sundown J H
134 students
- Race (Roughnec 3
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education)
3 students
What this shows Sundown H S reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundown H S compares
Sundown H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
White 39.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Sundown H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sundown Isd reports $16,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundown H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundown El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundown J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundown H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundown H S
How many students attend Sundown H S?
Sundown H S has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sundown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundown H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundown H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% 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 Sundown H S?
43.1% of students at Sundown H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundown H S?
The largest demographic group at Sundown H S is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Sundown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundown H S?
Sundown H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Sundown H S rank among public schools in Sundown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sundown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sundown Isd?
Besides Sundown H S, Sundown Isd also operates Sundown El (231 students), Sundown J H (134 students), and Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education) (3 students). See the Sundown Isd district page for the complete list.