- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brentwood, TN
Sunset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470453002097
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 616
- students enrolled
Sunset Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453002097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Sunset Elementary School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 470453002097 · Brentwood, TN Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High School (2,091 students)
Sunset Elementary School shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High School
2,091 students
- Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High School
1,975 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,729 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,609 students
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
1,588 students
- This school 616
Sunset Elementary School
616 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary School reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary School compares
Sunset Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 18.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Sunset Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamson County reports $11,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Brentwood
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kenrose Elementary
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Crockett Elementary
Standard public school
697 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Scales Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jordan Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lipscomb Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brentwood, TN. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Brentwood, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sunset Elementary School rank among schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Brentwood, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamson County?
Besides Sunset Elementary School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.