Sunrise R-IX School District

4485 Sunrise School Rd
Desoto, MO 63020-5140
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 318 students in Sunrise R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Sunrise R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
318 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunrise R-IX School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#377 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
40%
33%
43%
40-44%
38%
(2022-23)
11.5%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,739 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,689 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,739
$17,244
Spending / Student
$17,689
$16,653

Best Sunrise R-IX School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District manages 1 public schools serving 318 students.
What is the rank of Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District is ranked #388 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunrise R-IX School District?
97% of Sunrise R-IX School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sunrise R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,689 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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