- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sundown, TX
Sundown J H
Federal NCES profile for Sundown J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484185004774
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundown J H earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sundown · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundown J H has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sundown, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sundown J H shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484185004774 · Sundown, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 11.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Sundown El (231 students)
Sundown J H shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sundown J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sundown El
Sundown El
231 students
- Sundown H S
Sundown H S
184 students
- This school
Sundown J H
134 students
- Race (Roughnec 3
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education)
3 students
What this shows Sundown J H reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundown J H compares
Sundown J H 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 40.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Sundown J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundown El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundown H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundown J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundown J H
How many students attend Sundown J H?
Sundown J H has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sundown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundown J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundown J H is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 J H?
42.1% of students at Sundown J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundown J H?
The largest demographic group at Sundown J H is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Sundown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundown J H?
Sundown J H has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Sundown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown J H ranks #2 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 J H, Sundown Isd also operates Sundown El (231 students), Sundown H S (184 students), and Race (Roughneck Alternative Center for Education) (3 students). See the Sundown Isd district page for the complete list.