Sunrise Elementary School serves 339 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary School's attendance zone in Shelley, ID, encompasses an area of approximately 137.6 square miles, covering the entire school district. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Tradition Starts Here
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
82%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
339 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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