Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary serves the southeastern part of Puyallup, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
724 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington 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 Puyallup School District.
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