Sundown Lane Elementary

Summary:

Sundown Lane Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Canyon Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas, with a student population of 341 that is predominantly White (59.82%) and Hispanic (34.9%). The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Sundown Lane Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR test scores for both reading and mathematics, with its 3rd grade reading proficiency rate at 63.49% compared to the district's 57.75% and the state's 48.85%. The school has also shown exceptional performance in serving its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top 5% and top 1% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has a significant Hispanic student population and a diverse representation of other racial groups.

Compared to other elementary schools in the same district and nearby Amarillo Independent School District, Sundown Lane Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Arden Road Elementary and Windsor Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance, suggesting a high level of educational quality in the Amarillo area. Despite its strong academic performance, Sundown Lane Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school's effective support for its economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 4546 W Sundown Ln
       Amarillo, TX  79118-9508


(806) 677-2400

District: Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
897th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,359 Help


Students who attend Sundown Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Greenways Intermediate
    West Plains J H
High:    Randall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
Hispanic:
34.6%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sundown Lane Elementary ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sundown Lane Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Hispanic (34.6%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sundown Lane Elementary is 15.2, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sundown Lane Elementary is $9,359, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sundown Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sundown Lane Elementary 897th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sundown Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Canyon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Independent School District (Isd) 239th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sundown Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.56 390th 3465 88.7%
2005 70.78 946th 3475 72.8%
2006 75.17 698th 3476 79.9%
2007 79.14 485th 3724 87.0%
2008 58.44 1751st 3768 53.5%
2009 66.43 1339th 3884 65.5%
2010 84.48 177th 3937 95.5%
2011 76.70 712th 4095 82.6%
2012 88.74 266th 4206 93.7%
2013 62.08 1604th 4221 62.0%
2014 77.06 860th 4260 79.8%
2015 63.08 1616th 4320 62.6%
2016 59.64 1794th 4286 58.1%
2017 82.91 608th 4329 86.0%
2018 75.66 817th 4359 81.3%
2019 73.86 922nd 4479 79.4%
2021 80.38 729th 4578 84.1%
2022 66.44 1291st 4581 71.8%
2023 67.21 1284th 4647 72.4%
2024 75.98 897th 4675 80.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.04 903rd 3638 75.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 1017th 3558 71.4%
2019 47.26 1575th 3684 57.2%
2021 88.82 162nd 3799 95.7%
2022 71.99 623rd 3952 84.2%
2023 76.75 478th 4086 88.3%
2024 77.70 513th 4261 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.38 646th 4264 84.8%
2019 59.93 1354th 4309 68.6%
2021 84.24 301st 4451 93.2%
2022 74.47 675th 4477 84.9%
2023 53.34 1952nd 4521 56.8%
2024 74.14 711th 4560 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.95 443rd 4306 89.7%
2019 82.67 535th 4348 87.7%
2021 82.45 616th 4499 86.3%
2022 63.73 1379th 4561 69.8%
2023 69.12 1131st 4588 75.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 1195th 4240 71.8%
2019 46.40 2230th 4295 48.1%
2021 20.14 4037th 4331 6.8%
2022 17.75 4165th 4461 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.82 1391st 4319 67.8%
2019 61.78 1383rd 4357 68.3%
2021 73.48 947th 4498 78.9%
2022 66.86 1246th 4563 72.7%
2023 64.79 1362nd 4585 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.72 1659th 4168 60.2%
2019 33.54 3048th 4188 27.2%
2021 62.17 1255th 4329 71.0%
2022 65.47 1141st 4376 73.9%
2023 58.80 1543rd 4401 64.9%
2024 82.89 422nd 4431 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sundown Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.93 1064th 3127 66.0%
2019 70.44 756th 3142 75.9%
2021 68.41 797th 3082 74.1%
2022 46.29 1758th 3082 43.0%
2023 57.17 1314th 3106 57.7%
2024 65.96 941st 3078 69.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sundown Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 3 2 25 n/a n/a n/a 0 398
1989 385 7 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1990 387 7 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1991 364 4 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 351 3 0 33 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 358 3 3 33 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 365 3 0 35 3 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 341 2 3 37 6 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 341 2 3 37 6 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 348 8 2 41 7 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 337 4 2 34 6 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 347 7 2 34 11 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 347 9 2 39 10 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 335 4 3 50 6 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 314 3 4 35 5 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 314 3 4 35 5 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 263 6 4 42 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 255 7 4 54 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 266 9 6 70 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 331 14 3 79 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 366 10 4 80 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 361 23 5 87 4 n/a n/a 0 480
2010 217 12 4 51 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 229 6 1 55 2 0 5 0 298
2012 216 7 1 51 2 0 5 0 282
2013 207 14 3 68 2 0 4 0 298
2014 207 13 5 87 2 1 2 0 317
2015 223 13 6 83 2 1 2 0 330
2016 245 15 4 92 4 2 9 0 371
2017 223 8 1 90 1 1 6 0 330
2018 190 8 0 73 2 1 8 0 282
2019 216 8 0 79 1 0 10 0 314
2020 213 13 1 87 1 0 15 0 330
2021 200 7 3 93 2 1 13 0 319
2022 210 11 2 98 1 1 15 0 338
2023 204 5 2 119 1 0 10 0 341
2024 192 12 2 116 0 2 11 0 335

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 25.0 15.9 n/a
1989 426 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 23.0 18.6 n/a
1991 398 22.8 17.4 n/a
1992 389 21.7 17.9 14.1
1993 400 24.0 16.7 24.5
1994 406 23.2 17.5 20
1995 389 26.6 14.6 17.2
1996 389 26.6 14.6 17.2
1997 406 25.5 15.9 15.3
1998 383 25.5 15.0 22.7
1999 401 23.9 16.8 28.9
2000 407 22.5 18.1 31.9
2001 398 24.0 16.6 29.4
2002 361 22.6 16.0 32.4
2003 361 22.6 16.0 32.4
2004 316 19.9 15.9 39.6
2005 324 19.6 16.5 39.8
2006 353 21.8 16.2 41.6
2007 428 27.3 15.7 28.7
2008 461 29.2 15.8 31.7
2009 480 29.8 16.1 30
2010 286 19.1 14.9 53.8
2011 298 18.9 15.6 55.4
2012 282 18.0 15.6 54.6
2013 298 18.6 15.9 57
2014 317 19.1 16.5 57.4
2015 330 20.0 16.5 49.1
2016 371 22.0 16.8 49.6
2017 330 21.0 15.7 51.2
2018 282 21.0 13.4 45.7
2019 314 21.0 14.9 51.6
2020 330 22.0 15.0 51.2
2021 319 22.0 14.5 45.8
2022 338 23.5 14.3 50
2023 341 23.0 14.8 52.2
2024 335 21.9 15.2 55.5

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 Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 25.0 15.9 n/a
1989 426 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 23.0 18.6 n/a
1991 398 22.8 17.4 n/a
1992 389 21.7 17.9 14.1
1993 400 24.0 16.7 24.5
1994 406 23.2 17.5 20
1995 389 26.6 14.6 17.2
1996 389 26.6 14.6 17.2
1997 406 25.5 15.9 15.3
1998 383 25.5 15.0 22.7
1999 401 23.9 16.8 28.9
2000 407 22.5 18.1 31.9
2001 398 24.0 16.6 29.4
2002 361 22.6 16.0 32.4
2003 361 22.6 16.0 32.4
2004 316 19.9 15.9 39.6
2005 324 19.6 16.5 39.8
2006 353 21.8 16.2 41.6
2007 428 27.3 15.7 28.7
2008 461 29.2 15.8 31.7
2009 480 29.8 16.1 30
2010 286 19.1 14.9 53.8
2011 298 18.9 15.6 55.4
2012 282 18.0 15.6 54.6
2013 298 18.6 15.9 57
2014 317 19.1 16.5 57.4
2015 330 20.0 16.5 49.1
2016 371 22.0 16.8 49.6
2017 330 21.0 15.7 51.2
2018 282 21.0 13.4 45.7
2019 314 21.0 14.9 51.6
2020 330 22.0 15.0 51.2
2021 319 22.0 14.5 45.8
2022 338 23.5 14.3 50
2023 341 23.0 14.8 52.2
2024 335 21.9 15.2 55.5

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 Sundown Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,233 (13.9%) $7,650 (86.1%) $8,883
2020 $1,238 (14.4%) $7,335 (85.6%) $8,573
2021 $1,756 (18.8%) $7,603 (81.2%) $9,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sundown Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 922nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1284th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sundown Lane Elementary)4540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5260
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sundown Lane Elementary)5346
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5954
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sundown Lane Elementary)5961
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Lane Elementary)7082
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))6064
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314341
 8.6%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic79119
 50.6%
Pacific Islander00
White216204
 5.6%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%52.2%
 0.6%


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Students at Sundown Lane Elementary are 57% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Sundown Lane Elementary.

Sundown Lane Elementary ranks 897th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sundown Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenways Intermediate
Middle : West Plains J H
High : Randall High School


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