Enrollment
261
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Craig, Colorado, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 spends $12,071 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 also operates Moffat County High School (481 students) and Craig Middle School (419 students) alongside Sunset Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moffat County School District Re: No. 1, which includes Sunset Elementary School.
$12,071
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 32.0%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunset Elementary School a good school?
Sunset Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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