- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holiday, FL
Sunray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153004422
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunray Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Holiday · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunray Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Holiday, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Sunray Elementary School grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 120153004422 · Holiday, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 19.1:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Sunray Elementary School grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 420
Sunray Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Sunray Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunray Elementary School compares
Sunray Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Sunray Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunray Elementary School
How many students attend Sunray Elementary School?
Sunray Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holiday, FL. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunray Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunray Elementary School?
83.5% of students at Sunray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunray Elementary School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Holiday, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunray Elementary School?
Sunray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sunray Elementary School rank among schools in Holiday?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Holiday, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holiday on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Sunray Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.