Is Sundown Elementary a good school?

Yes. Sundown Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Sundown Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Sundown Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sundown Elementary?

Students at Sundown Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 32% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sundown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sundown J H High : Sundown High School

Sundown Elementary

Summary:

Sundown Elementary is a public elementary school in Sundown, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 260 students. The school is part of the Sundown Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 71 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sundown Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better in reading, math, and science. The school's performance has been consistently strong, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Sundown Elementary's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a sizable White student population, also performs well, with around 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.3 students per teacher, is lower than the nearby Levelland Academic Beginnings Center, Capitol Elementary, and South Elementary schools in the Levelland ISD.

Sundown Elementary's consistent academic excellence, with proficiency rates well above the state averages, is a testament to the school's commitment to serving the diverse needs of its student population. While the school's overall performance is excellent, there may be opportunities to further improve the academic outcomes of specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs. Additionally, the school may consider exploring ways to enhance its gifted and talented program. Nonetheless, Sundown Elementary remains a standout institution in the region, outperforming nearby schools in academic achievement and providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372

(806) 602-8823

District: Sundown Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,428

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sundown J H
High:	Sundown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.3%

White:

31.8%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sundown Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), White (31.8%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sundown Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Sundown Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sundown Elementary is $14,428.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sundown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sundown Elementary 253^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sundown Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sundown Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sundown Independent School District (Isd) 71^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sundown Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	71.56	896^th	3465	74.1%
2005	66.32	1192^nd	3475	65.7%
2006	80.51	383^rd	3476	89.0%
2007	86.25	79^th	3724	97.9%
2008	87.58	78^th	3768	97.9%
2009	80.55	457^th	3884	88.2%
2010	85.96	97^th	3937	97.5%
2011	86.16	110^th	4095	97.3%
2012	86.66	363^rd	4206	91.4%
2013	84.82	435^th	4221	89.7%
2014	82.47	601^st	4260	85.9%
2015	80.70	698^th	4320	83.8%
2016	83.63	555^th	4286	87.1%
2017	77.11	799^th	4329	81.5%
2018	76.94	777^th	4359	82.2%
2019	80.26	694^th	4479	84.5%
2021	85.51	555^th	4578	87.9%
2022	94.42	196^th	4581	95.7%
2023	88.47	435^th	4647	90.6%
2024	93.09	253^rd	4675	94.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.52	333^rd	3226	89.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.06	37^th	3684	99.0%
2021	99.98	5^th	3799	99.9%
2022	54.42	1319^th	3952	66.6%
2024	82.32	368^th	4261	91.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.41	521^st	4264	87.8%
2019	62.84	1181^st	4309	72.6%
2021	78.51	488^th	4451	89.0%
2022	94.74	75^th	4477	98.3%
2023	74.26	691^st	4521	84.7%
2024	93.00	109^th	4560	97.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.39	732^nd	4306	83.0%
2019	86.82	395^th	4348	90.9%
2021	83.75	569^th	4499	87.4%
2022	88.86	327^th	4561	92.8%
2023	85.31	497^th	4588	89.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.03	1088^th	3106	65.0%
2019	51.87	1955^th	3184	38.6%
2021	79.73	343^rd	3006	88.6%
2022	78.36	115^th	2958	96.1%
2023	62.57	1313^th	2980	55.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.77	312^th	4240	92.6%
2019	67.91	894^th	4295	79.2%
2021	77.94	439^th	4331	89.9%
2022	95.95	59^th	4461	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.13	892^nd	4319	79.3%
2019	70.37	998^th	4357	77.1%
2021	82.68	597^th	4498	86.7%
2022	95.26	138^th	4563	97.0%
2023	88.37	393^rd	4585	91.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.39	793^rd	4168	81.0%
2019	66.37	1038^th	4188	75.2%
2021	79.58	530^th	4329	87.8%
2022	90.80	186^th	4376	95.7%
2023	77.99	602^nd	4401	86.3%
2024	93.08	124^th	4431	97.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sundown Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.43	732^nd	3127	76.6%
2019	88.23	170^th	3142	94.6%
2021	79.75	388^th	3082	87.4%
2022	89.55	118^th	3082	96.2%
2023	89.91	116^th	3106	96.3%
2024	83.37	284^th	3078	90.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sundown Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	157	1	0	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1990	153	2	0	163	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1991	153	2	0	173	0	n/a	n/a	-24	304
1992	151	2	0	179	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1993	155	3	0	164	2	n/a	n/a	0	324
1994	137	4	0	159	3	n/a	n/a	0	303
1995	114	4	0	146	3	n/a	n/a	0	267
1996	114	4	0	146	3	n/a	n/a	0	267
1997	97	3	0	140	2	n/a	n/a	0	242
1998	114	1	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1999	115	3	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2000	124	3	0	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2001	139	1	0	130	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2002	127	3	0	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
2003	127	3	0	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
2004	122	3	0	134	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2005	130	3	0	142	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2006	134	3	0	160	1	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	146	8	0	148	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2008	143	6	0	182	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
2009	165	6	0	171	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2010	168	8	0	193	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2011	153	2	0	200	2	0	4	0	361
2012	145	2	0	213	1	0	3	0	364
2013	112	2	0	259	1	0	2	0	376
2014	88	1	0	264	0	0	2	0	355
2015	124	7	0	226	0	0	0	0	357
2016	130	4	3	214	0	0	0	0	351
2017	115	6	3	201	0	0	0	0	325
2018	100	4	4	196	0	0	1	0	305
2019	106	5	3	172	0	0	1	0	287
2020	123	3	2	152	0	0	1	0	281
2021	104	1	3	147	0	0	4	0	259
2022	95	0	4	157	0	0	5	0	261
2023	97	0	3	155	0	0	5	0	260
2024	77	0	3	158	0	0	4	0	242

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 Sundown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	309	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	318	26.0	12.2	n/a
1991	304	25.6	11.8	n/a
1992	332	27.3	12.1	49.4
1993	324	30.0	10.8	65.1
1994	303	27.8	10.9	0
1995	267	22.5	11.9	55.4
1996	267	22.5	11.9	55.4
1997	242	20.1	12.0	56.6
1998	240	20.0	12.0	54.2
1999	234	23.9	9.8	65
2000	255	19.9	12.8	60.8
2001	270	23.4	11.5	53
2002	262	23.8	11.0	57.6
2003	262	23.8	11.0	57.6
2004	259	21.3	12.2	53.7
2005	275	23.3	11.8	52.7
2006	298	23.8	12.5	53
2007	303	24.4	12.4	40.6
2008	332	25.6	13.0	41.9
2009	342	27.7	12.3	38.3
2010	369	28.1	13.1	45
2011	361	27.0	13.3	40.4
2012	364	26.7	13.6	44.5
2013	376	28.2	13.2	33.5
2014	355	27.9	12.7	31.5
2015	357	29.0	12.3	38.7
2016	351	27.0	13.0	39.9
2017	325	27.5	11.8	40.9
2018	305	26.6	11.4	41.3
2019	287	26.9	10.6	42.2
2020	281	25.6	10.9	45.2
2021	259	25.1	10.2	48.3
2022	261	26.9	9.7	47.9
2023	260	22.8	11.3	52.7
2024	242	23.0	10.5	48.3

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 Sundown Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	309	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	318	26.0	12.2	n/a
1991	304	25.6	11.8	n/a
1992	332	27.3	12.1	49.4
1993	324	30.0	10.8	65.1
1994	303	27.8	10.9	0
1995	267	22.5	11.9	55.4
1996	267	22.5	11.9	55.4
1997	242	20.1	12.0	56.6
1998	240	20.0	12.0	54.2
1999	234	23.9	9.8	65
2000	255	19.9	12.8	60.8
2001	270	23.4	11.5	53
2002	262	23.8	11.0	57.6
2003	262	23.8	11.0	57.6
2004	259	21.3	12.2	53.7
2005	275	23.3	11.8	52.7
2006	298	23.8	12.5	53
2007	303	24.4	12.4	40.6
2008	332	25.6	13.0	41.9
2009	342	27.7	12.3	38.3
2010	369	28.1	13.1	45
2011	361	27.0	13.3	40.4
2012	364	26.7	13.6	44.5
2013	376	28.2	13.2	33.5
2014	355	27.9	12.7	31.5
2015	357	29.0	12.3	38.7
2016	351	27.0	13.0	39.9
2017	325	27.5	11.8	40.9
2018	305	26.6	11.4	41.3
2019	287	26.9	10.6	42.2
2020	281	25.6	10.9	45.2
2021	259	25.1	10.2	48.3
2022	261	26.9	9.7	47.9
2023	260	22.8	11.3	52.7
2024	242	23.0	10.5	48.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sundown Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,042 (7.5%)	$12,782 (92.5%)	$13,824
2020	$1,118 (8.2%)	$12,589 (91.8%)	$13,707
2021	$1,151 (8.0%)	$13,276 (92.0%)	$14,428

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sundown Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 694^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 435^th of 4647 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sundown Elementary)	50	69	19%
3rd Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	50	69	19%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sundown Elementary)	72	86	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	72	86	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Sundown Elementary)	54	77	23%
4th Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	54	77	23%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Elementary)	66	86	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	66	86	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Sundown Elementary)	59	58	1%
5th Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	59	58	1%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Elementary)	92	86	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	92	86	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Sundown Elementary)	56	51	5%
5th Grade Science (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))	56	51	5%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	260	9.4%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	172	155	9.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	97	8.5%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	52.7%	10.5%

Schools Near Sundown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	605 S School St	Sundown	79372	Hockley County	Sundown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 602-8823	242	23	10.5	48.3%	77 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	158 (65.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	93.1	253^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.6%		88.5	435^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.6%	182	63.3	87.8	74.4	90.0	92.5	94.7	38.5	$14,428	$1,151	$13,276
South Elementary	Public	2-4	1500 Ave C	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6255	271	22	12.1	80.8%	57 (21.0%)	4 (1.5%)	206 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	33.3	3231^st of 4675 public elementary schools	30.9%					(n/a)	36.6	36.7		39.0	30.0			$10,567	$1,989	$8,577
Capitol Elementary	Public	2-4	401 Ellis St	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-4715	280	27	10.5	73.2%	52 (18.6%)	11 (3.9%)	214 (76.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	46.7	2363^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	49.5%					(n/a)	48.2	36.8		48.2	37.5			$11,164	$2,182	$8,982
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center	Public	PK, KG-1	1412 E Ellis	Levelland	79336	Hockley County	Levelland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 894-6959	532	34	15.6	78.2%	106 (19.9%)	11 (2.1%)	403 (75.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)								(n/a)								$11,127	$3,339	$7,788

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Schools Near Sundown Elementary