Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunridge Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunridge Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
76%
48%
Black
15%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunridge Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sunridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunridge Elementary School?
418 students attend Sunridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sunridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunridge Elementary School?
Sunridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunridge Elementary School part of?
Sunridge Elementary School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunridge Elementary School located?
Sunridge Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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