Sunrise Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sunrise Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #912 out of 1,854 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
601 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, 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
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
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