Is Sunrise Elementary a good school?

Sunrise Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Sunrise Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Elementary?

Students at Sunrise Elementary are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Sunrise Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Richmond Middle High : Richmond High

Sunrise Elementary

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richmond, Missouri, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 447 students. The school is part of the Richmond R-XVI district, which is ranked 262 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sunrise Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 25.3%, compared to the state average of 40.8%. Similarly, their 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 32.6%, compared to the state average of 43%. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Dear Elementary, Southwest Elementary, and Cornerstone Elementary, Sunrise Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with some exceptions.

Sunrise Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.3% to 26.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Southwest Elementary (14.1% chronic absenteeism) and Hardin-Central Elementary (8.1%). Additionally, Sunrise Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools. While Sunrise Elementary's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are generally in line with the nearby schools, the consistent low performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 2-5

401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085-2270

(816) 776-3059

District: Richmond R-XVI

SchoolDigger Rank:
693^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,678

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Richmond Middle
High:	Richmond High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Two or more races:

8.1%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (8.1%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Sunrise Elementary employs 34.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Elementary is $10,678.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary 693^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Richmond R-XVI:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond R-XVI 262^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunrise Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.20	735^th	1074	31.6%
2007	39.28	745^th	1080	31.0%
2008	35.53	819^th	1084	24.4%
2009	32.47	803^rd	1053	23.7%
2010	36.93	773^rd	1066	27.5%
2011	42.30	715^th	1088	34.3%
2012	34.04	824^th	1085	24.1%
2013	37.10	799^th	1108	27.9%
2014	42.21	704^th	1089	35.4%
2015	53.08	512^th	1058	51.6%
2016	51.37	455^th	865	47.4%
2017	48.85	550^th	1032	46.7%
2018	46.65	563^rd	1045	46.1%
2019	44.78	589^th	1052	44.0%
2021	44.47	529^th	901	41.3%
2022	40.59	552^nd	908	39.2%
2023	35.17	609^th	898	32.2%
2024	25.41	693^rd	906	23.5%

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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	MO State Percentile
2018	47.75	466^th	887	47.5%
2019	43.54	543^rd	907	40.1%
2021	52.77	227^th	574	60.5%
2022	48.25	234^th	532	56.0%
2023	30.36	459^th	611	24.9%
2024	22.10	537^th	625	14.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.10	141^st	251	43.8%
2021	19.04	73^rd	81	9.9%
2022	18.17	102^nd	103	1.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	35.72	584^th	898	35.0%
2019	33.16	650^th	917	29.1%
2021	30.49	500^th	691	27.6%
2022	25.56	537^th	675	20.4%
2023	22.31	558^th	673	17.1%
2024	12.91	615^th	668	7.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
1997	287	11	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	299
1998	289	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	295
1999	429	22	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	456
2000	426	26	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	456
2001	422	24	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	452
2002	388	28	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	422
2003	388	28	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	422
2004	382	20	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	412
2005	344	17	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	370
2006	466	30	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	507
2007	493	27	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	526
2008	537	21	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	569
2009	486	31	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	530
2010	483	31	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	527
2011	461	25	1	13	0	0	0	500
2012	427	22	2	11	0	0	1	463
2013	421	27	3	14	0	0	1	466
2014	430	29	6	11	2	0	3	481
2015	408	12	5	10	3	0	22	460
2016	437	15	7	14	2	0	18	493
2017	433	15	5	13	1	0	19	486
2018	421	21	3	13	1	0	15	474
2019	413	14	4	10	3	0	29	473
2020	360	10	4	13	1	0	70	458
2021	355	8	3	8	0	0	34	408
2022	373	4	4	10	0	0	32	423
2023	394	3	4	9	1	0	36	447
2024	407	6	2	6	1	0	37	459

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
1997	299	18.4	16.3	30.1
1998	295	20.0	14.8	60.3
1999	456	29.3	15.6	34.4
2000	456	28.4	16.1	41.7
2001	452	31.4	14.4	38.9
2002	422	28.8	14.7	40.3
2003	422	28.8	14.7	40.3
2004	412	29.1	14.2	44.9
2005	370	27.9	13.3	43
2006	507	34.2	14.8	43.8
2007	526	33.1	15.9	42.8
2008	569	37.4	15.2	43.6
2009	530	38.1	13.9	44.3
2010	527	35.8	14.7	53.1
2011	500	33.4	14.9	57
2012	463	32.2	14.3	n/a
2013	466	32.0	14.5	54.5
2014	481	33.0	14.5	54.7
2015	460	34.0	13.5	50
2016	493	33.0	14.9	49.1
2017	486	33.0	14.7	49.2
2018	474	34.1	13.8	45.8
2019	473	32.0	14.7	44.2
2020	458	32.7	13.9	43.2
2021	408	35.3	11.5	52.2
2022	423	34.5	12.2	53
2023	447	39.3	11.3	53
2024	459	34.3	13.3	53.2

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
1997	299	18.4	16.3	30.1
1998	295	20.0	14.8	60.3
1999	456	29.3	15.6	34.4
2000	456	28.4	16.1	41.7
2001	452	31.4	14.4	38.9
2002	422	28.8	14.7	40.3
2003	422	28.8	14.7	40.3
2004	412	29.1	14.2	44.9
2005	370	27.9	13.3	43
2006	507	34.2	14.8	43.8
2007	526	33.1	15.9	42.8
2008	569	37.4	15.2	43.6
2009	530	38.1	13.9	44.3
2010	527	35.8	14.7	53.1
2011	500	33.4	14.9	57
2012	463	32.2	14.3	n/a
2013	466	32.0	14.5	54.5
2014	481	33.0	14.5	54.7
2015	460	34.0	13.5	50
2016	493	33.0	14.9	49.1
2017	486	33.0	14.7	49.2
2018	474	34.1	13.8	45.8
2019	473	32.0	14.7	44.2
2020	458	32.7	13.9	43.2
2021	408	35.3	11.5	52.2
2022	423	34.5	12.2	53
2023	447	39.3	11.3	53
2024	459	34.3	13.3	53.2

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$154 (2.0%)	$7,597 (98.0%)	$7,751
2020	$275 (3.5%)	$7,556 (96.5%)	$7,832
2021	$1,847 (18.2%)	$8,304 (81.8%)	$10,150
2022	$984 (9.2%)	$9,694 (90.8%)	$10,678

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary

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 589^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 609^th of 898 Elementary schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	44.4	21.2	23.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond R-XVI)	44.4	21.2	23.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	45.2	23.4	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond R-XVI)	45.2	23.4	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	30.7	36	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond R-XVI)	30.7	36	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	37.8	40	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond R-XVI)	37.8	40	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	47.2	31.7	15.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond R-XVI)	47.2	31.7	15.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Sunrise Elementary)	43.2	41.6	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Richmond R-XVI)	43.2	41.6	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	50.4	36.6	13.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond R-XVI)	50.4	36.6	13.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	447	5.5%
African American	14	3	78.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	413	394	4.6%
Two or More Races	29	36	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	53%	8.8%

Schools Near Sunrise Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunrise Elementary	Public	2-5	401 Matt Waller Dr	Richmond	64085	Ray County	Richmond R-XVI	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 776-3059	459	34	13.3	53.2%	407 (88.7%)	6 (1.3%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.1%)	25.4	693^rd of 906 public elementary schools	23.5%		35.2	609^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.2%	84	25.3	23.2	19.3		26.8	29.7	33.6	32.6	$10,678	$985	$9,694
Dear Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	701 E Main	Richmond	64085	Ray County	Richmond R-XVI	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 776-5401	301	27	11.0	50.5%	267 (88.7%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)								(n/a)									$12,619	$1,306	$11,314
Hardin-Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	500 NE 1st St	Hardin	64035	Ray County	Hardin-Central C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 398-4394	123	13	9.7	43.1%	122 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)									$12,954	$85	$12,869
Leslie Bell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 S 20th St	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 259-4341	365	31	11.8	63.6%	305 (83.6%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	19.6	736^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.8%		28	683^rd of 898 public elementary schools	23.9%	53	12.4	25.6				28.7	30.4
Elkhorn Elementary	Public	K-5	34684 Hwy 10	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9270	192	19	10.2	46.9%	168 (87.5%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	47	481^st of 906 public elementary schools	46.9%		59.6	359^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.0%	122		55.7	33.4		26.2	30.1			$12,898	$794	$12,104
Wellington-Napoleon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Hwy 131	Wellington	64097	Lafayette County	Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 240-2631	177	16	11.1	33.3%	163 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)								(n/a)		56.6							$12,149	$1,841	$10,308
Orrick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Kirkham	Orrick	64077	Ray County	Orrick R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 770-3922	156	13	11.6	53.2%	146 (93.6%)	4 (2.6%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.6	752^nd of 906 public elementary schools	17.0%		18.8	743^rd of 898 public elementary schools	17.3%	9	26.4		20.0	11.2					$12,940	$2,061	$10,879
Norborne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 E Fifth	Norborne	64668	Carroll County	Norborne R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 593-3616	76	12	6.4	47.4%	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$18,987	$932	$18,055
Lewis Elementary	Public	K-5	500 N Jesse James Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9290	372	28	13.4	62.4%	314 (84.4%)	5 (1.3%)	33 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	47.6	475^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.6%		32.4	638^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.0%	163	52.2	25.3	34.3		40.9	43.0	37.2	34.4	$12,404	$1,077	$11,328
Blue Hills Elementary	Public	K-4	25102 E. US 24 Highway	Independence	64016	Jackson County	Fort Osage R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 650-7440	347	24	14.2	42.1%	221 (63.7%)	26 (7.5%)	52 (15.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	41 (11.8%)	37.1	588^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.1%		68	270^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.9%	318	37.5	34.7				33.2	36.0		$11,383	$1,624	$9,759

Sunrise Elementary

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Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary

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Schools Near Sunrise Elementary