- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Sundown Lane El
Federal NCES profile for Sundown Lane El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481281000779
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sundown Lane El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sundown Lane El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown Lane El ranks #13 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sundown Lane El held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481281000779 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Sundown Lane El held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sundown Lane El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- This school 344
Sundown Lane El
344 students
What this shows Sundown Lane El reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sundown Lane El compares
Sundown Lane El 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,905
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 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 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Sundown Lane El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sundown Lane El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City View El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sundown Lane El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sundown Lane El
How many students attend Sundown Lane El?
Sundown Lane El has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sundown Lane El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sundown Lane El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sundown Lane El?
48.1% of students at Sundown Lane El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sundown Lane El?
The largest demographic group at Sundown Lane El is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sundown Lane El?
Sundown Lane El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lane El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Sundown Lane El ranks #13 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Sundown Lane El, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.