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Sundown Elementary

Q: Is Sundown Elementary a good school?

Sundown Elementary ranks 2951 st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2951^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Sundown Elementary in Katy, TX, is a PK-5 campus in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) serving 720 students in a high-poverty area, where 85-89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has experienced a significant decline in academic performance over recent years, dropping from the 67th percentile statewide in 2018-2019 to the 36th percentile in the most recent data, now holding a 2-star rating. This decline is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Ursula Stephens Elementary, which serves a similar demographic but has improved to the 83rd percentile, and Nottingham Country Elementary, which remains high-performing at the 87th percentile.

Despite these challenges, Sundown shows pockets of strength. Its bilingual program is a standout, with Spanish-language STAAR test scores often exceeding district and state averages—for example, 44% of 4th graders taking the Spanish math test were proficient, compared to just 23% district-wide. Additionally, recent data reveals promising improvements for specific student groups: African American students jumped from the 33rd to the 52nd percentile, Special Education students from the 26th to the 58th percentile, and low-income students from the 29th to the 53rd percentile. Historically, the school also performed exceptionally well with its Gifted and Talented students, who ranked in the 90th percentile statewide in 2018-2019.

However, Sundown consistently underperforms the district average in English-language STAAR tests by 20-30 percentage points across all subjects and grade levels. Science is a critical weakness, with only 14% of 5th graders proficient in 2024-2025 versus 46% district-wide. The school’s trajectory is also concerning—while many nearby schools like Morton Ranch Elementary and Ursula Stephens have stabilized or improved, Sundown has continued to decline. This suggests that the school’s challenges are not solely due to its neighborhood demographics but may involve specific school-level factors like leadership or instructional strategies. For parents, Sundown offers a dedicated bilingual program and recent targeted improvements, but the overall academic picture requires careful consideration.

720

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,000

Per pupil spending ?

85.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20100 Saums Rd
Katy, TX 77449-3398

(281) 237-5400

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Morton Ranch J H
High:	Morton Ranch High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.2%

African American:

16.5%

White:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 26th percentile in 2024 → 36th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 36th (2026) from a 26th-percentile low (2024)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (41% vs 50% meeting standards)

!Near the bottom of Katy Independent School District (Isd)'s ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg62%

Texas avg50%

2,951^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 46Elementary Schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd)

169^th of 951Katy Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.0	2951 of 4627	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.2	3180 of 4651	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.4	3500 of 4710	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.5	3370 of 4647	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.9	3013 of 4581	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	2245 of 4578	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	1489 of 4479	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	1479 of 4359	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.5	2494 of 4329	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.3	2387 of 4286	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.7	2663 of 4320	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.2	2382 of 4260	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.4	1759 of 4221	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.3	1408 of 4206	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.0	1810 of 4095	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.2	1744 of 3937	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.5	2110 of 3884	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	77.1	643 of 3768	82.9%	★★★★☆
2007	57.8	1809 of 3724	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.4	1871 of 3476	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.4	1656 of 3475	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.6	1603 of 3465	53.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	1165 of 2406	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.5	1644 of 2443	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.4	1099 of 2443	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	663 of 2421	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	59.7	731 of 2444	70.1%	★★★★☆
2019	64.9	632 of 2515	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	409 of 2483	83.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	68.9	270 of 1009	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	367 of 1005	63.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.7	1976 of 4461	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.5	2147 of 4331	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.5	617 of 4295	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	679 of 4240	84.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.4	1203 of 1643	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.1	2788 of 3668	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.1	2629 of 3556	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.2	2546 of 3487	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.6	2103 of 3446	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.3	787 of 3333	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	708 of 3226	78.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.5	2941 of 4575	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.3	3652 of 4658	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.4	3139 of 4588	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	2956 of 4561	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	2254 of 4499	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.1	1714 of 4348	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	1489 of 4306	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	69.7	783 of 2958	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	68.1	1045 of 3006	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.0	311 of 3184	90.2%	★★★★☆
2018	63.5	1296 of 3106	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	2514 of 4413	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.9	3260 of 4465	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.0	3213 of 4401	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.2	2939 of 4376	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.5	1782 of 4329	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.3	1149 of 4188	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	1129 of 4168	72.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	2140 of 4520	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.8	3274 of 4594	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.6	3304 of 4521	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.2	2609 of 4477	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.7	1644 of 4451	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	754 of 4309	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.0	625 of 4264	85.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	2908 of 4582	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.6	3468 of 4647	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.8	3492 of 4585	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.1	2986 of 4563	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.5	2174 of 4498	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.5	1263 of 4357	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	58.4	1559 of 4319	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	1820 of 4301	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.5	3184 of 4292	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.6	2179 of 4086	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.2	1824 of 3952	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.2	2101 of 3799	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.2	977 of 3684	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	60.7	891 of 3558	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	61.2	1143 of 3108	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.2	2187 of 3106	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	2515 of 3082	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.3	1965 of 3082	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	1608 of 3142	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.1	2044 of 3127	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2022)74th percentile+39 vs school

Asian (2019)73rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2024)63rd percentile+38 vs school

Special Education (2026)58th percentile+21 vs school

At Risk (2022)56th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)53rd percentile+16 vs school

African American (2026)52nd percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)43rd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)37th percentile~ school

Female (2026)36th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)27th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading45%-9 vs state

Mathematics40%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 21, 2015

My son started this school last year in kindergarten not knowing how to read he is now in 1st grade and is able to read books with over 100 pages from cover to cover on his own. This school has done an amazing job with my sons education. From my experience the teachers are helpful, caring and loving. I can not say anything bad about this school cause we have not had any bad experiences. My son loves it here, he has made some great friend and has learned so much. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 20, 2015

This is my sons first year of school he was admitted into the ppcd program for special needs children. Well they call my cell to tell me my child is sick knowing what kind of work I do and that I cannot touch my cell and that they must go threw my job. By the time I am able to receive the vmail and call them because of course they didn't call my job , the lady answers and says we have no clue where your son is. I then am transferred , without my consent, to the teachers vmail to leave a message. I call the main line back and now its going to straight vmail. So I am left to locate my son on my own with them not caring. My poor son was put on the bus sick without them calling me to inform what they plan to do, they did not go down my who to call list( I checked) , and they never call my work . Worse experience of my life I will never recommend this school .

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20100 Saums Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-5400	720	65	11.0	85.7%	53 (7.4%)	119 (16.5%)	520 (72.2%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	37	2951^st of 4627 public elementary schools	36.2%		34.2	3180^th of 4651 public elementary schools	31.6%	229	30.3	50.0	33.3	19.1	44.4	12.5	32.8	42.9	57.5	29.0	54.3	33.8	$12,000
Ursula Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2715 Fry Rd	Katy	77494	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 234-0200	578	55	10.4	78.9%	46 (8.0%)	79 (13.7%)	406 (70.2%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	78.7	801^st of 4627 public elementary schools	82.7%		61.2	1521^st of 4651 public elementary schools	67.3%	720	46.7	50.0	66.7		28.6	50.0	72.7	57.1	67.1	77.3	64.0	55.7	$13,322
Franz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2751 N Westgreen Blvd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-8600	1,115	84	13.2	77.8%	82 (7.4%)	210 (18.8%)	727 (65.2%)	47 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (3.9%)	45.6	2355^th of 4627 public elementary schools	49.1%		55	1838^th of 4651 public elementary schools	60.5%	517	27.6	61.9	26.7	10.0	25.0	10.0	46.6	52.4	50.0	37.8	48.5	47.1	$10,444
Morton Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2502 Mason Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 234-0300	969	80	12.1	67.9%	111 (11.5%)	202 (20.8%)	565 (58.3%)	55 (5.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.4%)	61.7	1530^th of 4627 public elementary schools	66.9%		61.4	1511^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.5%	19	0.0						51.3	50.4	60.5	50.8	56.8	56.0	$11,421
Mayde Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2698 Greenhouse Rd	Houston	77084	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-3950	816	64	12.8	76.1%	94 (11.5%)	283 (34.7%)	337 (41.3%)	33 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.1%)	18.9	4104^th of 4627 public elementary schools	11.3%		36	3050^th of 4651 public elementary schools	34.4%	1054							30.0	37.1	54.8	20.9	25.2	27.2	$10,717
McRoberts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 N Fry Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-2000	864	71	12.1	71.4%	68 (7.9%)	183 (21.2%)	555 (64.2%)	39 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.2%)	47.8	2220^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.0%		48.5	2227^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	39.1	20.0	44.4		16.7	27.3	46.9	46.3	62.7	47.0	46.0	36.6	$11,466
Nottingham Country Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20500 Kingsland Blvd	Katy	77450	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-5500	836	63	13.3	34.9%	430 (51.4%)	97 (11.6%)	198 (23.7%)	46 (5.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.1%)	84.1	611^th of 4627 public elementary schools	86.8%		88.9	413^th of 4651 public elementary schools	91.1%	198							63.0	72.9	80.6	54.1	61.9	72.4	$10,351
Loraine T Golbow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-5350	640	53	12.0	69.1%	94 (14.7%)	183 (28.6%)	261 (40.8%)	60 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (6.4%)	52.2	2001^st of 4627 public elementary schools	56.8%		56	1777^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.8%	224							58.2	47.8	63.3	45.1	44.4	39.5	$11,352
Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19711 Clay Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-8500	703	61	11.5	79.2%	76 (10.8%)	145 (20.6%)	422 (60.0%)	32 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	31.4	3347^th of 4627 public elementary schools	27.7%		38.8	2860^th of 4651 public elementary schools	38.5%	487	0.0	18.2	69.2		11.1	36.4	51.2	44.2	57.6	20.9	29.9	30.4	$10,928
Brosnahan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20220 Clay Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 855-5480	1,035	63	16.5	79.7%	75 (7.2%)	265 (25.6%)	598 (57.8%)	57 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.8%)	41.2	2644^th of 4627 public elementary schools	42.9%		46.1	2380^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.8%	264							51.1	47.8	64.9	31.9	32.5	38.5	$7,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Sundown Elementary

What district is Sundown Elementary in?

Katy Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Sundown Elementary?

Students at Sundown Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Sundown Elementary a good school?

Sundown Elementary ranks 2951^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sundown Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 720 students attended Sundown Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Sundown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sundown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Ranch J H
High : Morton Ranch High School

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