Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
We are Inspired and Educated in a Safe and Challenging
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1458 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
316 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Sunrise R-IX School District.
School Reviews
2 3/9/2007
My grandson has severe addhd and a leraning disability and we have been very open and doing everything to help him and I have a letter from the physician stating this handicap. Today the counselor informed us that he is not addhd and I am very angry with the way my grandson is being treated. I know the laws and He needs special help and smaller classes. This school can't give the chidl what he needs then they need to send him to a schoolin the district that can provide him. They have known this since early in the year and have done nothing. We will take what ever the law reguires to make sure my grandson gets what he needs. I reccommend that the counselor think before she speaks. Also we are notifying the board of these issues.
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