Sunrise Elementary School
- Sunrise Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Sunrise Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sunrise Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #961 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 34% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 41% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sunrise Elementary School is Eaglecrest High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dakota Valley Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Dakota Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 563 students
0.6 miles
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-3000 0.6 PK-5 563 - Aurora Horizon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 953 students
0.7 miles
3981 South Reservoir Road
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-6100 0.7 6-8 953 - Aurora Sky Vista Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 826 students
0.8 miles
4500 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-4711 0.8 6-8 826 - Aurora Aspen Crossing Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 606 students
0.9 miles
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-3700 0.9 PK-5 606 - Aurora Summit Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 399 students
1.0 miles
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720)886-6400 1.0 PK-5 399
School Reviews
| 5 Sunrise is an excellent school with a dedicated staff doing a great job. Having 2 children go thru Sunrise from k to 5th has given us the inside view of a team that is working for your kids, every day. This is a very good school and it has been a good experience for our children. - Posted by Parent - Ed C |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
