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Sunset Elementary School

Summary:

Sunset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Craig, Colorado, serving 301 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Moffat County School District RE: No. 1, which is ranked 80 out of 116 school districts in the state.

Sunset Elementary has some notable strengths, including consistently outperforming the district and state in CMAS assessments, particularly in 5th grade science and overall English language arts. The school also shows strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and students from low-income families. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 305 out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 535 out of 943 in 2023-2024, suggesting a need for close monitoring and improvement efforts.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunset Elementary generally outperforms Ridgeview Elementary and Sandrock Elementary in academic measures, but Hayden Valley Elementary, located in a different school district, has lower overall performance. Sunset Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 47.8% to 48.54% over the past three years, which may present unique challenges and opportunities for the school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 West 7th Street
       Craig, CO  81625-3002

(970) 824-5762

District: Moffat County School District RE: No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
535th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,650 Help


Students who attend Sunset Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Craig Middle School
High:    Moffat County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Compare Details Sunset Elementary School ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Elementary School is $13,650. 1 elementary schools in the Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Elementary School 535th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sunset Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Moffat County School District RE: No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 80th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.87 426th 808 47.3%
2005 55.16 415th 823 49.6%
2006 50.27 457th 829 44.9%
2007 41.98 542nd 852 36.4%
2008 39.96 559th 849 34.2%
2009 45.27 525th 872 39.8%
2010 41.65 588th 925 36.4%
2011 43.38 575th 935 38.5%
2012 38.36 616th 935 34.1%
2013 37.80 635th 954 33.4%
2014 42.90 577th 962 40.0%
2015 33.83 588th 938 37.3%
2016 27.47 634th 914 30.6%
2017 52.03 395th 929 57.5%
2018 61.72 316th 917 65.5%
2019 45.39 494th 965 48.8%
2021 60.82 305th 710 57.0%
2022 55.81 382nd 921 58.5%
2023 42.62 496th 933 46.8%
2024 39.11 535th 943 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.01 98th 265 63.0%
2024 45.05 197th 365 46.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 331st 690 52.0%
2021 58.77 173rd 351 50.7%
2022 67.30 178th 595 70.1%
2023 44.11 342nd 642 46.7%
2024 38.56 420th 684 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.64 276th 693 60.2%
2019 62.84 242nd 764 68.3%
2021 40.13 259th 352 26.4%
2022 51.82 277th 594 53.4%
2023 30.58 435th 649 33.0%
2024 26.04 480th 683 29.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.28 228th 454 49.8%
2024 22.70 452nd 539 16.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sunset Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 350 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 375 0 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 353 2 1 20 5 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 368 1 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 355 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 322 0 6 32 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 325 1 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 325 1 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 330 0 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 350 0 3 10 7 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 323 2 2 10 11 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 314 2 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 312 4 0 11 6 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 253 2 1 51 7 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 253 2 1 51 7 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 243 2 2 55 8 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 227 1 2 47 5 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 210 5 2 57 8 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 232 4 3 58 10 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 237 2 1 60 9 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 223 2 2 67 8 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 252 3 1 52 4 n/a n/a 0 312
2011 238 0 0 54 3 0 11 0 306
2012 237 1 0 52 2 0 11 0 303
2013 229 1 1 63 1 0 11 0 306
2014 227 1 1 61 3 0 11 0 304
2015 213 1 0 59 2 0 10 0 285
2016 224 2 0 43 4 0 11 0 284
2017 237 1 0 47 4 0 14 0 303
2018 276 0 1 56 0 0 15 0 348
2019 278 1 1 75 2 0 13 0 370
2020 281 2 1 80 2 0 10 0 376
2021 216 2 1 81 0 0 9 0 309
2022 231 2 1 77 0 0 7 0 318
2023 219 4 0 71 1 0 6 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 18.1 19.3 n/a
1989 369 20.0 18.4 10.8
1990 396 20.3 19.5 7.6
1991 381 20.1 18.9 8.4
1992 396 19.3 20.5 11.6
1993 382 20.3 18.8 11.5
1994 360 20.3 17.7 13.1
1995 350 19.1 18.3 10.9
1996 350 19.1 18.3 10.9
1997 357 17.5 20.4 12.9
1998 370 18.5 20.0 13.8
1999 348 20.6 16.9 13.5
2000 334 18.6 18.0 19.5
2001 333 19.1 17.4 29.1
2002 314 19.3 16.3 33.4
2003 314 19.3 16.3 33.4
2004 310 18.3 16.9 28.4
2005 282 18.3 15.4 36.5
2006 282 17.6 16.0 40.8
2007 307 16.8 18.3 37.1
2008 309 17.8 17.4 36.2
2009 302 17.8 17.0 30.1
2010 312 17.4 17.8 36.5
2011 306 17.3 17.6 38.6
2012 303 16.5 18.3 41.6
2013 306 17.5 17.4 39.9
2014 304 18.1 16.7 37.5
2015 285 18.0 15.8 36.8
2016 284 14.0 20.2 36.6
2017 303 16.5 18.3 36.3
2018 348 16.3 21.2 33.9
2019 370 20.0 18.4 37
2020 376 20.2 18.5 42.8
2021 309 19.0 16.2 48.5
2022 318 19.5 16.3 47.8
2023 301 20.9 14.3 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 18.1 19.3 n/a
1989 369 20.0 18.4 10.8
1990 396 20.3 19.5 7.6
1991 381 20.1 18.9 8.4
1992 396 19.3 20.5 11.6
1993 382 20.3 18.8 11.5
1994 360 20.3 17.7 13.1
1995 350 19.1 18.3 10.9
1996 350 19.1 18.3 10.9
1997 357 17.5 20.4 12.9
1998 370 18.5 20.0 13.8
1999 348 20.6 16.9 13.5
2000 334 18.6 18.0 19.5
2001 333 19.1 17.4 29.1
2002 314 19.3 16.3 33.4
2003 314 19.3 16.3 33.4
2004 310 18.3 16.9 28.4
2005 282 18.3 15.4 36.5
2006 282 17.6 16.0 40.8
2007 307 16.8 18.3 37.1
2008 309 17.8 17.4 36.2
2009 302 17.8 17.0 30.1
2010 312 17.4 17.8 36.5
2011 306 17.3 17.6 38.6
2012 303 16.5 18.3 41.6
2013 306 17.5 17.4 39.9
2014 304 18.1 16.7 37.5
2015 285 18.0 15.8 36.8
2016 284 14.0 20.2 36.6
2017 303 16.5 18.3 36.3
2018 348 16.3 21.2 33.9
2019 370 20.0 18.4 37
2020 376 20.2 18.5 42.8
2021 309 19.0 16.2 48.5
2022 318 19.5 16.3 47.8
2023 301 20.9 14.3 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,157
2020 $10,440
2021 $11,425
2022 $12,628
2023 $13,650

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 496th of 933 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)41.442.4
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)35.829.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sunset Elementary School)1922.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)20.421.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)55.447.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)50.732.3
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sunset Elementary School)37.530
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)29.220.2
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Elementary School)3734.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)35.928.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)54.343.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)42.830.8
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sunset Elementary School)19.631.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade Math (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)21.221.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sunset Elementary School)5044.6
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)37.828.5
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sunset Elementary School)25.627.5
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Moffat County School District RE: No. 1)19.916
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students370301
 18.6%
African American14
 300%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic7571
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White278219
 21.2%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%48.2%
 11.1%

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Students at Sunset Elementary School are 73% White, 24% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Sunset Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Craig Middle School
High : Moffat County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Sunset Elementary School.

Sunset Elementary School ranks 535th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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