Sunrise Drive Elementary School

5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Sunrise Drive Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#59 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
32%
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74%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
51%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanita School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
533 students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sunrise Drive Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Drive Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise Drive Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.

School Reviews

5   3/24/2021
This is a wonderful school where teachers truly care about students. My children were made to feel welcomed and included from day 1, even starting in the middle of a challenging year for all schools. They have beautiful outdoor learning spaces that they utilize to the greatest extent. The teachers are kind and creative and highly qualified. I have one child who participates in the gifted program and loves it and one child who receives special education services and they are incredibly inclusive and wonderful with her. All my children made friends right away and love their teachers and the specials that are offered. The parent community is caring and involved, I cannot say enough good things about this school!
- Posted by Parent - TJL

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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