- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Craig, CO
Sunset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080573000983
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Craig · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO.
School address
District: Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080573000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sunset Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080573000983 · Craig, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Moffat County High School (481 students)
Sunset Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moffat County
Moffat County High School
481 students
- Craig Middle S
Craig Middle School
419 students
- Sandrock Eleme
Sandrock Elementary
299 students
- This school
Sunset Elementary School
261 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
233 students
- Early Childhoo 117
Early Childhood Center
117 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Sunset Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandrock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Craig, CO. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Sunset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Craig, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Craig?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Craig, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Craig on the city page.
What other schools are in Moffat County School District Re: No. 1?
Besides Sunset Elementary School, Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students), Craig Middle School (419 students), and Sandrock Elementary (299 students). See the Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 district page for the complete list.