Sunrise Elementary School

N9363 Exploration Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#157 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
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75-79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunrise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunrise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunrise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunrise Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland School, Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
467 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Kimberly Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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