Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary School serves the northwest part of Yuma, AZ, covering an area of approximately 40.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 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 0.44, 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
#783 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #783 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary A Otondo Elementary School, Desert Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
655 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499).
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