Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
36%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
32%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byers Elementary School, Summit 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 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
494 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
View the Sunrise Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 2/25/2017
Sunrise is an excellent school with a dedicated staff doing a great job. Having 2 children go thru Sunrise from k to 5th has given us the inside view of a team that is working for your kids, every day. This is a very good school and it has been a good experience for our children.
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