Sunrise Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Sunrise Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 847 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
847 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#380 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%

Hispanic
20%
56%

Black
5%
5%

White
34%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #380 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
847 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher 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 Elk Grove Unified School District.
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