Sunrise Elementary School

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Irwin, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the Penn-Trafford School District, which is ranked 24th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 25th out of 1,526 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams, with 85.3% of all students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 97.6% proficient or better in PSSA Science, and 85.8% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, all significantly higher than the state averages. Sunrise Elementary School's performance extends across different student subgroups, ranking 12th out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 26th out of 1,432 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Sunrise Elementary School's performance is exceptional, the other schools in the Penn-Trafford School District also demonstrate strong academic results, with Trafford Elementary School and Harrison Park Elementary School both ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, Sunrise Elementary School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Sheridan Terrace Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 171 Sunrise Dr
       Irwin, PA  15642-8838


(724) 864-6700

District: Penn-Trafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,836 Help


Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trafford Middle School
High:    Penn Trafford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Penn-Trafford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 14.9. 2 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School 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 $11,836, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary School 25th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Penn-Trafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Trafford School District 24th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.60 214th 1302 83.6%
2004 85.99 136th 1308 89.6%
2005 86.45 57th 1299 95.6%
2006 84.41 104th 1545 93.3%
2007 84.81 107th 1555 93.1%
2008 84.15 111th 1551 92.8%
2009 84.25 77th 1549 95.0%
2010 81.63 160th 1579 89.9%
2011 82.15 141st 1597 91.2%
2012 83.99 91st 1599 94.3%
2013 83.06 131st 1519 91.4%
2014 81.76 164th 1467 88.8%
2015 90.14 49th 1474 96.7%
2016 93.83 4th 1554 99.7%
2017 93.05 9th 1547 99.4%
2018 93.83 5th 1530 99.7%
2019 93.47 9th 1544 99.4%
2021 91.28 63rd 1433 95.6%
2022 93.82 25th 1534 98.4%
2023 92.32 48th 1534 96.9%
2024 93.12 25th 1526 98.4%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.71 37th 1414 97.4%
2024 93.06 26th 1432 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.42 57th 1488 96.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.05 12th 1495 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.25 52nd 1236 95.8%
2024 90.99 43rd 1229 96.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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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
1988 398 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1989 408 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 384 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 364 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 382 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 398 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 471 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 527 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 527 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 552 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 548 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 551 5 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2000 533 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 543 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 571 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 571 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 577 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 554 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 541 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 499 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 477 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 460 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2010 446 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 2 455
2011 438 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 446
2012 411 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 418
2013 395 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 403
2014 358 5 3 1 0 0 1 0 368
2015 335 5 5 1 0 0 3 0 349
2016 298 3 5 1 0 0 7 0 314
2017 286 1 6 2 0 0 9 0 304
2018 294 1 4 4 0 0 10 0 313
2019 297 2 3 4 0 0 11 0 317
2020 301 2 4 5 0 0 13 0 325
2021 346 4 1 4 0 0 14 0 369
2022 380 9 1 8 0 0 14 0 412
2023 391 10 1 6 0 0 15 0 423
2024 380 7 5 11 0 0 18 0 421

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
1988 410 18.2 22.5 n/a
1989 419 19.3 21.7 n/a
1990 390 18.8 20.7 0
1991 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1992 388 16.9 22.9 n/a
1993 399 16.0 24.9 n/a
1994 474 19.0 24.9 n/a
1995 532 26.0 20.5 n/a
1996 532 26.0 20.5 n/a
1997 554 28.0 19.8 n/a
1998 553 30.0 18.4 n/a
1999 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
2000 543 29.0 18.7 4.8
2001 553 29.0 19.1 5.1
2002 579 29.3 19.8 5.2
2003 579 29.3 19.8 5.2
2004 584 28.0 20.9 5.5
2005 558 28.7 19.4 5.4
2006 546 27.8 19.6 6.4
2007 505 29.4 17.2 5.3
2008 483 29.9 16.2 5.8
2009 468 31.0 15.1 4.5
2010 455 25.9 17.5 5.5
2011 446 23.5 18.9 5.6
2012 418 21.4 19.5 8.1
2013 403 21.3 18.8 10.2
2014 368 20.7 17.7 8.2
2015 349 21.0 16.6 9.5
2016 314 22.0 14.2 11.8
2017 304 22.1 13.7 10.2
2018 313 21.1 14.8 11.5
2019 317 18.9 16.7 11.4
2020 325 20.9 15.5 9.5
2021 369 20.9 17.6 8.7
2022 412 21.9 18.7 14.1
2023 423 28.9 14.6 13.5
2024 421 28.1 14.9 16.9

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
1988 410 18.2 22.5 n/a
1989 419 19.3 21.7 n/a
1990 390 18.8 20.7 0
1991 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1992 388 16.9 22.9 n/a
1993 399 16.0 24.9 n/a
1994 474 19.0 24.9 n/a
1995 532 26.0 20.5 n/a
1996 532 26.0 20.5 n/a
1997 554 28.0 19.8 n/a
1998 553 30.0 18.4 n/a
1999 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
2000 543 29.0 18.7 4.8
2001 553 29.0 19.1 5.1
2002 579 29.3 19.8 5.2
2003 579 29.3 19.8 5.2
2004 584 28.0 20.9 5.5
2005 558 28.7 19.4 5.4
2006 546 27.8 19.6 6.4
2007 505 29.4 17.2 5.3
2008 483 29.9 16.2 5.8
2009 468 31.0 15.1 4.5
2010 455 25.9 17.5 5.5
2011 446 23.5 18.9 5.6
2012 418 21.4 19.5 8.1
2013 403 21.3 18.8 10.2
2014 368 20.7 17.7 8.2
2015 349 21.0 16.6 9.5
2016 314 22.0 14.2 11.8
2017 304 22.1 13.7 10.2
2018 313 21.1 14.8 11.5
2019 317 18.9 16.7 11.4
2020 325 20.9 15.5 9.5
2021 369 20.9 17.6 8.7
2022 412 21.9 18.7 14.1
2023 423 28.9 14.6 13.5
2024 421 28.1 14.9 16.9

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)
2019 $46 (0.4%) $11,329 (99.6%) $11,375
2020 $41 (0.4%) $11,614 (99.6%) $11,655
2021 $331 (2.9%) $11,125 (97.1%) $11,456
2022 $235 (2.0%) $11,601 (98.0%) $11,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 48th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)95.587.1
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)93.284.7
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)86.379.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sunrise Elementary School)97.792.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)88.776.6
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)89.386.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)89.191.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Sunrise Elementary School)90.384.6
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sunrise Elementary School)97.792.2
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)90.384
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317423
 33.4%
African American210
 400%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White297391
 31.6%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%13.5%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Sunrise Elementary School.

Students at Sunrise Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes! Sunrise Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : Trafford Middle School
High : Penn Trafford High 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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