Sunrise Elementary School

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yuma, Arizona, serving 627 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Yuma Elementary District, which is ranked 217 out of 288 districts in the state.

Sunrise Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking between 581 and 700 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments, such as AASA English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally below the Yuma Elementary District and Arizona state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA English Language Arts ranged from 29% to 41% at Sunrise Elementary, compared to 33% to 46% for the Yuma Elementary District and 39% to 46% for the state of Arizona. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA Mathematics ranged from 10% to 29% at Sunrise Elementary, compared to 22% to 41% for the Yuma Elementary District and 33% to 43% for the state.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Yuma Elementary District, such as Dorothy Hall Elementary and Desert Mesa Elementary, Sunrise Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures. This indicates that the challenges faced by Sunrise Elementary may be unique to the school and not necessarily reflective of the broader district. Addressing these concerns and implementing targeted interventions to improve student outcomes should be a key focus for the school and district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9943 S. 28th Street
       Yuma, AZ  85367


(928) 502-8800

District: Yuma Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
728th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,475 Help


Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ron Watson Middle School
High:    Gila Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
White:
28.3%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Yuma Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.7%), White (28.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 21.6. 12 elementary schools in the Yuma Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Elementary School is $6,475. 12 elementary schools in the Yuma Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary School 728th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Yuma Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Elementary District 223rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunrise Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 39.75 663rd 1062 37.6%
2010 48.99 551st 1090 49.4%
2011 62.46 402nd 1075 62.6%
2012 68.76 343rd 1141 69.9%
2013 61.94 436th 1158 62.3%
2014 53.18 515th 1079 52.3%
2015 39.98 500th 955 47.6%
2016 61.99 387th 1079 64.1%
2017 77.14 245th 1106 77.8%
2018 64.10 377th 1109 66.0%
2019 43.44 537th 1039 48.3%
2021 41.76 636th 1226 48.1%
2022 35.79 581st 1000 41.9%
2023 42.28 633rd 1245 49.2%
2024 18.75 728th 912 20.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.91 609th 1027 40.7%
2023 57.04 211th 617 65.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.52 385th 975 60.5%
2023 23.85 350th 451 22.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.41 250th 417 40.0%
2021 34.17 787th 1201 34.5%
2023 25.03 670th 820 18.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 199th 820 75.7%
2022 29.35 460th 618 25.6%
2023 38.63 657th 1116 41.1%
2024 17.84 495th 556 11.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.51 27th 60 55.0%
2023 33.71 28th 37 24.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 311th 1023 69.6%
2019 38.48 497th 862 42.3%
2021 40.68 649th 1219 46.8%
2022 20.56 690th 824 16.3%
2023 36.74 707th 1219 42.0%
2024 9.80 564th 602 6.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.33 158th 239 33.9%
2022 43.48 65th 101 35.6%
2023 38.89 106th 145 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.18 371st 1032 64.1%
2019 34.15 516th 850 39.3%
2021 42.42 632nd 1220 48.2%
2022 38.65 514th 830 38.1%
2023 44.64 598th 1216 50.8%
2024 14.03 552nd 628 12.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.51 589th 620 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.56 555th 895 38.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.64 204th 911 77.6%
2019 49.33 325th 709 54.2%
2021 41.13 635th 1198 47.0%
2022 35.80 457th 716 36.2%
2023 39.00 680th 1170 41.9%
2024 16.78 423rd 486 13.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 371st 720 48.5%
2019 16.93 537th 595 9.7%
2021 49.55 570th 1161 50.9%
2022 28.82 629th 800 21.4%
2023 40.79 606th 1024 40.8%
2024 8.97 464th 486 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Open Quote The principal allows the teachers and aids to be verbally abusive with students. When confronted with the issue he claims there have never been complaints! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunrise Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 267 13 7 256 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 287 14 5 311 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 279 14 2 270 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2009 322 6 6 283 6 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 321 17 10 244 7 n/a n/a 0 599
2011 308 14 10 239 8 0 5 0 584
2012 319 14 13 260 5 0 0 0 611
2013 358 17 13 292 6 1 0 0 687
2014 324 13 13 302 3 2 3 0 660
2015 298 20 13 282 5 2 1 0 621
2016 260 13 10 310 0 4 3 0 600
2017 241 11 6 287 1 5 2 0 553
2018 227 11 6 283 3 2 1 0 533
2019 223 8 6 295 2 2 4 0 540
2020 273 7 6 286 2 1 15 0 590
2021 194 5 7 372 2 1 15 0 596
2022 191 5 6 382 1 2 14 0 601
2023 177 6 7 417 3 2 15 0 627
2024 184 2 6 440 2 2 14 0 650

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 545 9.0 60.6 61.1
2007 617 29.0 21.3 5.7
2008 568 31.0 18.3 46.5
2009 623 31.0 20.1 47.5
2010 599 29.0 20.6 44.6
2011 584 25.4 22.9 47.9
2012 611 26.6 22.9 46.6
2013 687 28.0 24.5 42.4
2014 660 30.0 22.0 42.3
2015 621 29.0 21.4 41.9
2016 600 29.0 20.6 14.8
2017 553 27.1 20.4 54.8
2018 533 25.9 20.5 53.7
2019 540 27.0 20.0 56.9
2020 590 24.6 23.9 58.8
2021 596 28.8 20.6 n/a
2022 601 28.0 21.4 36.3
2023 627 31.0 20.2 58.9
2024 650 30.0 21.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 545 9.0 60.6 61.1
2007 617 29.0 21.3 5.7
2008 568 31.0 18.3 46.5
2009 623 31.0 20.1 47.5
2010 599 29.0 20.6 44.6
2011 584 25.4 22.9 47.9
2012 611 26.6 22.9 46.6
2013 687 28.0 24.5 42.4
2014 660 30.0 22.0 42.3
2015 621 29.0 21.4 41.9
2016 600 29.0 20.6 14.8
2017 553 27.1 20.4 54.8
2018 533 25.9 20.5 53.7
2019 540 27.0 20.0 56.9
2020 590 24.6 23.9 58.8
2021 596 28.8 20.6 n/a
2022 601 28.0 21.4 36.3
2023 627 31.0 20.2 58.9
2024 650 30.0 21.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,452 (18.6%) $7,057 (90.2%) $7,826
2020 $1,216 (24.2%) $4,138 (82.3%) $5,031
2021 $2,577 (43.3%) $4,167 (70.1%) $5,947
2022 $3,440 (53.1%) $4,162 (64.3%) $6,475

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 633rd of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540627
 16.1%
African American86
 25%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic295417
 41.4%
Pacific Islander22
White223177
 20.6%
Two or More Races415
 275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%58.9%
 2%


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Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ron Watson Middle School
High : Gila Ridge High School

Students at Sunrise Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 28% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 650 students attended Sunrise Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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