Average
#4478 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunfield EL score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunfield EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,768/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,417
Median home value
$379,300
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doral Academy of TexasCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–7 | 0.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Buda ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Tom Green ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Blanco Vista ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hays CISD
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #15 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunfield EL is listed in HAYS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunfield EL
Sunfield EL is a public elementary school in Buda, TX, part of Hays CISD, serving approximately 793 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,478 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunfield EL
What grades does Sunfield EL serve?
Sunfield EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunfield EL?
Sunfield EL has an enrollment of approximately 793 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunfield EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunfield EL is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunfield EL rank in TX?
Sunfield EL ranks #4,478 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sunfield EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunfield EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunfield EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunfield EL has 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Sunfield EL a charter school?
No, Sunfield EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunfield EL a Title I school?
No, Sunfield EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunfield EL?
33.7% of students at Sunfield EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 793
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (512) 268-8517
- Area population (ZIP 78610)
- 46,685
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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