Sundown EL

Sundown El serves 242 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Sundown, Texas. With a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 and an Exceptional rating, it ranks 125th among 8,547 public schools in Texas — outperforming 98% of schools statewide. That puts it in genuinely rare territory: fewer than 125 public schools in the entire state score higher.

Academic performance is the school's sharpest edge, earning a 9.5 out of 10. Growth follows close behind at 8.6 out of 10, meaning students here are advancing faster than peers at most Texas schools — not just arriving with advantages. A student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1 keeps class sizes tight, giving teachers more time with each student than the state norm allows.

Among the 4,678 elementary schools in Texas, Sundown El ranks 83rd — a top-2% result that holds even when the comparison is limited to the same grade band. It is the top-rated school in Sundown across all three public schools in the city. For parents evaluating elementary options in the region, the data places Sundown El consistently at the front of the pack, both locally and across the state.

Located in a rural area, Sundown EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.