Serving 1,402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary School serves the southwest part of Ocala, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 48.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 1,402 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,402 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2623 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
54%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #2623 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
1,402 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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 Marion School District.
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