Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonntag Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sonntag Elementary serves the northeast part of McKinney, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.7 miles and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonntag Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sonntag Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonntag Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonntag Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonntag Elementary School's ranking?
Sonntag Elementary School is ranked #1602 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sonntag Elementary School often compared to?
Sonntag Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sonntag Elementary School?
429 students attend Sonntag Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sonntag Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonntag Elementary School?
Sonntag Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sonntag Elementary School offer ?
Sonntag Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sonntag Elementary School part of?
Sonntag Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
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