Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
39%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Oasis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
426 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Elementary School located?
Sunrise Elementary School is located in the Shadow Canyon neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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