- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumas, TX
Sunset El
Federal NCES profile for Sunset El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481761001520
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Sunset El shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481761001520 · Dumas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 13.4:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas H S (1,192 students)
Sunset El shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sunset El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumas H S
Dumas H S
1,192 students
- Dumas Int
Dumas Int
619 students
- Dumas J H
Dumas J H
609 students
- Cactus El
Cactus El
487 students
- Morningside El 431
Morningside El
431 students
- This school 336
Sunset El
336 students
What this shows Sunset El reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset El compares
Sunset El 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$10,527
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas Isd reports $10,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cactus El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset El
How many students attend Sunset El?
Sunset El has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Sunset El?
74.1% of students at Sunset El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset El?
Sunset El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Sunset El rank among schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Dumas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dumas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumas Isd?
Besides Sunset El, Dumas Isd also operates Dumas H S (1,192 students), Dumas Int (619 students), and Dumas J H (609 students). See the Dumas Isd district page for the complete list.