- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roswell, NM
Sunset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350225000523
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM.
School address
District: Roswell Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350225000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sunset Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350225000523 · Roswell, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High (1,437 students)
Sunset Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roswell High
Roswell High
1,437 students
- Goddard High
Goddard High
1,096 students
- Berrendo Middl 571
Berrendo Middle
571 students
- Sierra Middle 557
Sierra Middle
557 students
- Del Norte Elem 518
Del Norte Elementary
518 students
- This school 253
Sunset Elementary
253 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary compares
Sunset Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 81% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$14,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
White 10.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Sunset Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roswell Independent Schools reports $14,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrendo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Norte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roswell, NM. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sunset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Roswell, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Elementary rank among schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Roswell, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roswell on the city page.
What other schools are in Roswell Independent Schools?
Besides Sunset Elementary, Roswell Independent Schools also operates Roswell High (1,437 students), Goddard High (1,096 students), and Berrendo Middle (571 students). See the Roswell Independent Schools district page for the complete list.