Sunrise Elementary

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school located in Blaine, Minnesota, serving 1,078 students in grades K-5. As part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, Sunrise Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.01% of Sunrise Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 51.74% for the Anoka-Hennepin School District and 45.47% for the state of Minnesota. The school's diverse student population, with 64.56% White, 16.51% African American, and 9.28% Asian students, also performs exceptionally well, with African American and Asian students ranking 6th and 41st, respectively, out of Minnesota elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Sunrise Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 24.12% in the 2022-2023 school year, and its low-socioeconomic status students rank 69th out of 793 Minnesota elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunrise Elementary outperforms many of its counterparts in the Anoka-Hennepin and Centennial Public School Districts on MCA-III assessments, particularly in Math and Science. For instance, Johnsville Elementary and Centerview Elementary had significantly lower proficiency rates in these subjects compared to Sunrise Elementary. The school's consistently high performance, low student-teacher ratio, and strong academic results across multiple metrics suggest that Sunrise Elementary is providing an excellent educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

12576 Lever St NE
Blaine, MN 55449-8888

(763) 433-5000

District: Anoka-Hennepin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 996

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

African American:

16.7%

Asian:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Elementary ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.01. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary 61^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anoka-Hennepin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anoka-Hennepin School District 160^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	85.44	78^th	869	91.0%
2022	83.18	107^th	858	87.5%
2023	85.99	83^rd	845	90.2%
2024	88.01	61^st	881	93.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	79.32	18^th	87	79.3%
2023	85.43	8^th	77	89.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	85.08	9^th	256	96.5%
2023	74.42	31^st	276	88.8%
2024	85.09	17^th	303	94.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	67.34	95^th	417	77.2%
2022	63.26	153^rd	500	69.4%
2023	56.91	201^st	524	61.6%
2024	68.89	126^th	572	78.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	87.03	42^nd	683	93.9%
2022	88.95	26^th	663	96.1%
2023	81.47	80^th	774	89.7%
2024	83.19	69^th	793	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	82.74	77^th	783	90.2%
2022	81.74	99^th	799	87.6%
2023	83.07	92^nd	787	88.3%
2024	87.66	51^st	809	93.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	84.23	74^th	784	90.6%
2022	80.76	115^th	808	85.8%
2023	85.58	64^th	799	92.0%
2024	85.61	71^st	826	91.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	73.93	29^th	88	67.0%
2022	83.15	28^th	131	78.6%
2023	70.67	41^st	128	68.0%
2024	74.86	41^st	154	73.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	89.30	12^th	227	94.7%
2022	88.09	12^th	282	95.7%
2023	95.39	4^th	279	98.6%
2024	95.03	6^th	310	98.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	83.98	51^st	710	92.8%
2022	75.93	128^th	725	82.3%
2023	81.72	94^th	712	86.8%
2024	84.02	62^nd	730	91.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunrise Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	688	91	86	20	0	1	53	939
2021	688	120	94	22	0	2	70	996
2022	743	162	93	31	0	1	76	1106
2023	696	178	100	31	2	1	70	1078
2024	655	166	87	26	2	1	59	996

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	939	53.4	17.5	13.4
2021	996	56.2	17.6	13.4
2022	1106	66.2	16.6	15.6
2023	1078	69.4	15.5	24.1
2024	996	63.9	15.5	22.4

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	939	53.4	17.5	13.4
2021	996	56.2	17.6	13.4
2022	1106	66.2	16.6	15.6
2023	1078	69.4	15.5	24.1
2024	996	63.9	15.5	22.4

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.

Schools Near Sunrise Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Sunrise Elementary	Public	K-5	12576 Lever St NE	Blaine	55449	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 433-5000	996	64	15.5	22.4%	655 (65.8%)	166 (16.7%)	26 (2.6%)	87 (8.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (5.9%)	88	61^st of 881 public elementary schools	93.1%		86	83^rd of 845 public elementary schools	90.2%	22	80.5	78.8	86.9		82.0	58.5	55.6	83.4		65.7	74.9	74.9
Blue Heron Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Elm St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6200	732	42	17.2	28.8%	528 (72.1%)	59 (8.1%)	26 (3.6%)	66 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (7.0%)	75.5	193^rd of 881 public elementary schools	78.1%		74.5	210^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.1%	17	75.6	67.5	67.5		70.3	56.5	49.2	78.9		61.4	43.9	43.9	$10,644
Lino Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	725 Main Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Forest Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 982-8850	475	28	16.7	34.9%	300 (63.2%)	45 (9.5%)	35 (7.4%)	50 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.3%)	65.4	310^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.8%		67.1	279^th of 845 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	57.6	55.1	38.2	58.5	52.1	49.2	55.1	58.8	73.9	59.4	47.1	47.1	$10,330
Northpoint Elementary	Public	K-4	2350 124th Ct	Blaine	55449	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 600-5700	515	35	14.7	28.0%	327 (63.5%)	77 (15.0%)	15 (2.9%)	47 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.3%)	55.7	430^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.2%		50.7	475^th of 845 public elementary schools	43.8%	45	51.4	64.0			56.9	43.8	51.1			47.0			$11,078
Centennial Online Elementary	Public	K-5	4707 North Road	Circle Pines	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Centennial Elementary	Public	K-5	4657 North Rd	Circle Pines	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 792-5300	507	37	13.7	46.9%	292 (57.6%)	109 (21.5%)	24 (4.7%)	48 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	58.1	401^st of 881 public elementary schools	54.5%		66.3	292^nd of 845 public elementary schools	65.4%	109	61.1	60.2	42.6		53.9	51.4	48.9	56.4		52.4	42.1	42.1	$11,377
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	575 Birch Street	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-6040	148	12	12.4	33.8%	100 (67.6%)	16 (10.8%)	9 (6.1%)	15 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$32,396
Rice Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	575 Birch St	Lino Lakes	55014	Anoka County	Centennial Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 792-5700	684	42	16.4	13.3%	571 (83.5%)	16 (2.3%)	28 (4.1%)	26 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.8%)	92.4	24^th of 881 public elementary schools	97.3%		91.1	28^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.7%	4	76.4	83.9	84.4		81.8	68.2	68.2	83.6		73.4	75.4	75.4	$10,505
Johnsville Elementary	Public	K-5	991 125th Ave NE	Blaine	55434	Anoka County	Anoka-Hennepin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 506-3000	656	45	14.4	47.1%	385 (58.7%)	108 (16.5%)	42 (6.4%)	50 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (10.7%)	49.8	495^th of 881 public elementary schools	43.8%		62.7	333^rd of 845 public elementary schools	60.6%	162	61.9	61.8	36.1		52.3	47.6	49.0	53.3		50.2	24.6	24.6	$11,029
Centerview Elementary	Public	K-4	10365 Davenport Street NE	Blaine	55449	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 600-5500	640	47	13.7	55.9%	291 (45.5%)	102 (15.9%)	79 (12.3%)	95 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (11.4%)	23.5	705^th of 881 public elementary schools	20.0%		23.2	674^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.2%	31	41.3	45.7			43.3	23.1	28.4			25.6			$10,334

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Elementary

Is Sunrise Elementary a good school?

Yes. Sunrise Elementary ranks in the top 6.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What district is Sunrise Elementary in?

Anoka-Hennepin School District

How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 996 students attended Sunrise Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Elementary?

Students at Sunrise Elementary are 66% White, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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