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 525 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 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (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 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#66 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
50%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunrise Drive Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #66 out of 1,956 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
525 students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunrise Drive Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 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 14:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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