Sunrise Elementary School

12576 Lever St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 996 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#129 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
81%
45%
63%
51%
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
996 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 996 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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