Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.77, which is more 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
#408 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Youngs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
489 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sunrise Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Kent School District.
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