- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buda, TX
Sunfield El
Federal NCES profile for Sunfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001014261
👥 S:T ratio 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunfield El earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunfield El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunfield El ranks #8 of 8 schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+258 students YoY
Sunfield El grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+48.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+258 students YoY 480001014261 · Buda, TX Other · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 23.2:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Sunfield El grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (+48.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sunfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 905
Sunfield El
905 students
What this shows Sunfield El reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunfield El compares
Sunfield El is a growing 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,289
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 30.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Sunfield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunfield El
How many students attend Sunfield El?
Sunfield El has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), up 258.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunfield El is 23.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunfield El?
25.2% of students at Sunfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunfield El?
The largest demographic group at Sunfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunfield El?
Sunfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sunfield El rank among schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunfield El ranks #8 of 8 schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Sunfield El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.