Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Elementary serves the southwest part of Spokane, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distances reaching up to 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.34, which is less 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
#190 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
27%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
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 #190 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
644 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Central Valley School District.
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