Serving 490 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunrise Drive Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,921 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
490 students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunrise Drive Elementary School students are White, 28% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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!
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