Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
522 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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