SUNSET EL
SUNSET EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUMAS ISD school district, located in DUMAS, TX with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, SUNSET EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SUNSET ELementary School is a public school located in Dumas, Texas, and serves as part of the Dumas Independent School District. Situated at 401 W 14th St, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a key component of the district’s infrastructure, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, literacy, and social development during these early formative years.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Dumas Independent School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and preparing students for future educational success. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, SUNSET ELementary works to integrate state standards with community-focused values. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, current faculty updates, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.dumas-k12.net serves as the primary hub for administrative information and school-related news.
For more information, contact SUNSET EL at (806) 935-2127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUMAS, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
http://www.dumas-k12.net
SUNSET EL is a public Title I school in DUMAS, TX with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUMAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 26.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNSET EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.0%
- White
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.