Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bullhead City school district, covering approximately 415.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 36.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2024. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#1265 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
44%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
414 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378).
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