- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sunray, TX
Sunray H S
Federal NCES profile for Sunray H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484191004777
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunray H S earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sunray · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunray H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunray, TX.
School address
District: Sunray Collegiate Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484191004777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sunray H S held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484191004777 · Sunray, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 9.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunray El (256 students)
Sunray H S held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sunray H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunray El
Sunray El
256 students
- This school
Sunray H S
205 students
- Sunray Middle
Sunray Middle
132 students
What this shows Sunray H S reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunray H S compares
Sunray 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,779
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 37.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Sunray H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunray Collegiate Isd reports $14,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunray H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunray El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunray Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunray H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunray H S
How many students attend Sunray H S?
Sunray H S has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sunray, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunray H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunray H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Sunray H S?
41.7% of students at Sunray H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunray H S?
The largest demographic group at Sunray H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Sunray, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunray H S?
Sunray H S has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 Sunray H S rank among public schools in Sunray?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunray H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunray, 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 Sunray Collegiate Isd?
Besides Sunray H S, Sunray Collegiate Isd also operates Sunray El (256 students) and Sunray Middle (132 students). See the Sunray Collegiate Isd district page for the complete list.