- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Sunset Valley El
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Valley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482526013310
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Valley El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #63 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Valley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Valley El ranks #63 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sunset Valley El held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482526013310 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 13.8:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Sunset Valley El held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sunset Valley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 592
Sunset Valley El
592 students
What this shows Sunset Valley El reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Valley El compares
Sunset Valley El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,925
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Asian 23.1%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 26.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Sunset Valley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Valley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Valley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Valley El
How many students attend Sunset Valley El?
Sunset Valley El has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Valley El?
35.7% of students at Sunset Valley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Valley El?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Valley El is White at 26.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Valley El?
Sunset Valley El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Valley El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Valley El ranks #63 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Sunset Valley El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.