Sunrise Elementary School

N9363 Exploration Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Students will grow as problem solvers to reach their potential in academics, arts and co-curriculars.

School Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#150 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
40%
50-54%
38%
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
(22-23)
5.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland School, Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
456 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Kimberly Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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