Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the SUNsational Sabercats!
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6308 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Sunrise colors not explicitly mentioned.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #6308 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
385 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Elementary School located?
Sunrise Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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