Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sundown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sundown Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Love Others, Work Hard, Embrace Excellence
School Rankings
Sundown Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundown Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
33%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundown Elementary School's ranking?
Sundown Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sundown Elementary School?
231 students attend Sundown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sundown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sundown Elementary School?
Sundown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sundown Elementary School offer ?
Sundown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sundown Elementary School part of?
Sundown Elementary School is part of Sundown Independent School District.
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