Sunrise Drive Elementary School

320 Sunrise Dr
Sayville, NY 11782
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunrise Drive Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
52%
35-39%
49%
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
85%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(22-23)
14.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunrise Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
388 students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sunrise Drive Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunrise Drive Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunrise Drive Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is part of Sayville Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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