Sunrise Elementary School

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, Florida, serving 1,017 students in grades PK-4. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its diverse student body, Sunrise Elementary School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently had a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.6% to 49.0% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Sunrise Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the state and Marion district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 44% in the district and 53% statewide. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.6% to 73.33%, suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Sunrise Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Marion district, it becomes clear that Sunrise is underperforming. For example, Saddlewood Elementary School has significantly higher test scores, a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a higher SchoolDigger ranking. Despite the challenges faced by Sunrise Elementary School, there are opportunities for improvement, and targeted interventions and support could help the school better serve its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 375 Marion Oaks Crse
       Ocala, FL  34473


(352) 671-6200

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
2016th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,875 Help


Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
High:    Dunnellon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,017

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.9%
African American:
23.5%
White:
23.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Marion School District. Student population at Sunrise Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.9%), African American (23.5%), White (23.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 18.4. 28 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sunrise Elementary School employs 55 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Elementary School is $9,875. 30 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunrise Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.21 1103rd 1688 34.7%
2007 42.95 1076th 1786 39.8%
2011 31.71 1455th 1985 26.7%
2012 34.11 1336th 1984 32.7%
2013 26.73 1578th 2029 22.2%
2014 21.34 1723rd 2064 16.5%
2016 11.89 1934th 2087 7.3%
2017 34.41 1384th 2112 34.5%
2018 16.41 1865th 2118 11.9%
2019 13.34 1991st 2182 8.8%
2021 27.56 1633rd 2247 27.3%
2022 23.68 1743rd 2219 21.5%
2023 22.30 1821st 2240 18.7%
2024 15.71 2016th 2256 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sunrise Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Open Quote Media specialist Sara Ward is such a great example for the children! The passion and dedication is matched by no other! 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
1991 484 28 1 99 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 514 43 2 103 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1993 549 48 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 595 54 5 131 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1995 518 77 6 169 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 518 77 6 169 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 570 83 2 209 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1998 595 90 2 222 3 n/a n/a 0 912
1999 590 108 2 243 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2000 526 110 1 260 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2001 462 138 2 276 3 n/a n/a 0 881
2002 433 120 12 334 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2003 433 120 12 334 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2004 393 125 17 355 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2005 387 145 20 392 2 n/a n/a 0 946
2006 396 189 19 432 8 n/a n/a 0 1044
2007 356 220 24 469 16 n/a n/a 94 1179
2008 396 279 28 537 18 n/a n/a 96 1354
2009 280 222 10 350 12 n/a n/a 91 965
2010 253 209 14 352 11 n/a n/a 69 908
2011 170 170 3 344 8 3 36 0 734
2012 158 171 4 295 4 2 38 0 672
2013 172 209 6 286 4 2 53 0 732
2014 164 222 6 323 3 1 42 0 761
2015 199 203 6 358 1 2 41 0 810
2016 230 207 9 331 1 1 50 0 829
2017 208 186 6 329 0 1 37 0 767
2018 243 175 5 347 2 4 40 0 816
2019 219 173 6 384 3 3 48 0 836
2020 213 177 4 380 5 0 50 0 829
2021 173 180 4 362 2 1 42 0 764
2022 208 216 7 398 2 2 37 0 870
2023 236 239 8 477 1 1 55 0 1017

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
1991 612 34.0 18.0 49.7
1992 662 35.0 18.9 42.3
1993 718 37.0 19.4 1.9
1994 785 40.0 19.6 20.6
1995 771 39.0 19.8 47.2
1996 771 39.0 19.8 47.2
1997 864 42.0 20.6 50.6
1998 912 45.0 20.3 51.2
1999 945 44.0 21.5 66.6
2000 897 46.0 19.5 65.1
2001 881 44.0 20.0 72.6
2002 899 45.0 20.0 43.8
2003 899 45.0 20.0 43.8
2004 890 51.0 17.5 70.1
2005 946 53.0 17.8 76.4
2006 1044 57.0 18.3 69.8
2007 1179 69.0 17.1 73.9
2008 1354 79.0 17.1 81.6
2009 965 69.8 15.3 79.2
2010 908 61.0 14.8 91.3
2011 734 51.0 14.3 82.3
2012 672 45.0 14.9 86.6
2013 732 48.0 15.2 85.5
2014 761 39.0 19.5 55.8
2015 810 45.0 18.0 74
2016 829 55.0 15.0 74.7
2017 767 49.0 15.6 77.4
2018 816 51.0 16.0 81
2019 836 48.0 17.4 69.6
2020 829 51.0 16.2 68.8
2021 764 47.0 16.2 71.6
2022 870 46.0 18.9 73.3
2023 1017 55.0 18.4 73.3

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
1991 612 34.0 18.0 49.7
1992 662 35.0 18.9 42.3
1993 718 37.0 19.4 1.9
1994 785 40.0 19.6 20.6
1995 771 39.0 19.8 47.2
1996 771 39.0 19.8 47.2
1997 864 42.0 20.6 50.6
1998 912 45.0 20.3 51.2
1999 945 44.0 21.5 66.6
2000 897 46.0 19.5 65.1
2001 881 44.0 20.0 72.6
2002 899 45.0 20.0 43.8
2003 899 45.0 20.0 43.8
2004 890 51.0 17.5 70.1
2005 946 53.0 17.8 76.4
2006 1044 57.0 18.3 69.8
2007 1179 69.0 17.1 73.9
2008 1354 79.0 17.1 81.6
2009 965 69.8 15.3 79.2
2010 908 61.0 14.8 91.3
2011 734 51.0 14.3 82.3
2012 672 45.0 14.9 86.6
2013 732 48.0 15.2 85.5
2014 761 39.0 19.5 55.8
2015 810 45.0 18.0 74
2016 829 55.0 15.0 74.7
2017 767 49.0 15.6 77.4
2018 816 51.0 16.0 81
2019 836 48.0 17.4 69.6
2020 829 51.0 16.2 68.8
2021 764 47.0 16.2 71.6
2022 870 46.0 18.9 73.3
2023 1017 55.0 18.4 73.3

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.
Finances

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)
2018 $751 (9.5%) $7,137 (90.5%) $7,888
2019 $1,134 (13.1%) $7,492 (86.9%) $8,625
2020 $921 (10.4%) $7,922 (89.6%) $8,843
2021 $1,060 (11.4%) $8,210 (88.6%) $9,271
2022 $1,948 (20.1%) $7,727 (79.9%) $9,675
2023 $1,893 (19.2%) $7,982 (80.8%) $9,875

Data source: Florida 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1991st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1821st of 2240 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)3742
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4442
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary School)3343
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)4949
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)4039
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4950
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary School)4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8361017
 21.7%
African American173239
 38.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic384477
 24.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White219236
 7.8%
Two or More Races4855
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%73.3%
 3.6%


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

Middle : Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
High : Dunnellon High School

Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Sunrise Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 24% African American, 23% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,017 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 Florida Department of Education.

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