Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, and the farthest student lives about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Rise Up and Be the Sunshine!
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bain Elementary School, Lebhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
315 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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