Serving 1,078 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
1,078 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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