Sunrise Elementary School

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kent, Washington, serving 558 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and student subgroups.

Sunrise Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the Kent School District and Washington state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.59% of Sunrise students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.48% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5-6% and top 26%, respectively, among Washington elementary schools. Additionally, Sunrise's low-income students outperform their peers statewide, ranking in the top 12% of Washington elementary schools for this subgroup.

Sunrise Elementary's consistent high performance, focus on equity and inclusion, and efficient resource allocation, with higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, contribute to its success. When compared to other elementary schools in the Kent School District, Sunrise consistently outperforms its peers, suggesting it may be a model for effective practices that could be replicated at other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 22300 132nd Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98042-3162


(253) 373-7630

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,860 Help


Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meridian Middle School
High:    Kentwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
37.6%
White:
26.2%
Two or more races:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sunrise Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.6%), White (26.2%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 16.1. 18 elementary schools in the Kent 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 $16,860. 27 elementary schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary School 159th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 145th of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.30 85th 1026 91.7%
2005 79.33 167th 1031 83.8%
2006 76.65 190th 1051 81.9%
2007 72.98 233rd 1069 78.2%
2008 73.04 244th 1067 77.1%
2009 62.86 396th 1072 63.1%
2010 81.11 144th 1088 86.8%
2011 79.44 160th 1092 85.3%
2012 73.60 249th 1097 77.3%
2013 73.67 259th 1106 76.6%
2015 81.57 168th 1067 84.3%
2016 78.72 205th 1053 80.5%
2017 83.49 149th 1056 85.9%
2018 84.86 137th 1054 87.0%
2019 77.29 238th 1130 78.9%
2021 78.60 219th 1107 80.2%
2022 76.87 257th 1169 78.0%
2023 78.66 235th 1169 79.9%
2024 85.32 159th 1168 86.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 19th 212 91.0%
2019 76.75 46th 303 84.8%
2021 82.62 11th 128 91.4%
2022 73.23 63rd 252 75.0%
2024 56.15 75th 188 60.1%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.09 43rd 333 87.1%
2019 57.85 62nd 248 75.0%
2021 70.38 7th 32 78.1%
2022 75.54 22nd 213 89.7%
2023 65.54 56th 254 78.0%
2024 65.94 80th 320 75.0%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.47 76th 835 90.9%
2019 67.98 236th 979 75.9%
2021 89.61 32nd 854 96.3%
2022 82.11 78th 1019 92.3%
2023 86.13 62nd 1013 93.9%
2024 94.53 12th 1024 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.54 143rd 1004 85.8%
2019 71.95 290th 1068 72.8%
2021 74.43 224th 1008 77.8%
2022 73.73 266th 1100 75.8%
2023 78.02 213th 1094 80.5%
2024 83.77 153rd 1093 86.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.88 132nd 999 86.8%
2019 80.09 196th 1075 81.8%
2021 80.24 188th 1025 81.7%
2022 78.01 233rd 1113 79.1%
2023 76.57 232nd 1099 78.9%
2024 85.57 138th 1099 87.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.23 70th 169 58.6%
2019 63.37 75th 201 62.7%
2021 44.41 77th 131 41.2%
2022 51.97 99th 187 47.1%
2023 65.00 64th 170 62.4%
2024 70.12 51st 163 68.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.30 1st 107 99.1%
2019 76.90 14th 110 87.3%
2021 94.80 4th 47 91.5%
2022 90.85 6th 108 94.4%
2023 91.21 5th 66 92.4%
2024 89.91 3rd 71 95.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.00 112th 540 79.3%
2019 51.08 324th 697 53.5%
2021 67.59 92nd 501 81.6%
2024 88.60 26th 651 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.18 122nd 833 85.4%
2019 82.40 145th 1027 85.9%
2021 77.45 180th 943 80.9%
2022 74.45 246th 1031 76.1%
2023 72.82 271st 1011 73.2%
2024 78.95 191st 1009 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Open Quote THE ABSOLUTE WORST!!!!! THIS SCHOOL HAS THE MEANEST WORKERS EVER!!!! THESE WORKERS ARE EXTREMELY RUDE!!!! KEEP YOUR KIDS AWAY!!!!! 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
1993 527 9 30 6 6 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 546 7 33 5 5 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 616 11 57 10 7 n/a n/a 0 701
1996 616 11 57 10 7 n/a n/a 0 701
1997 576 12 49 13 5 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 579 13 72 14 4 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 572 15 74 14 7 n/a n/a 0 682
2000 452 25 77 20 7 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 446 26 109 33 8 n/a n/a 0 622
2002 416 21 119 26 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 416 21 119 26 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 397 20 112 36 6 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 376 19 114 34 5 n/a n/a 12 560
2006 313 17 116 22 5 n/a n/a 22 495
2007 265 41 153 24 5 n/a n/a 45 533
2008 266 37 172 26 1 n/a n/a 58 560
2009 255 30 188 30 1 n/a n/a 62 566
2010 237 33 195 36 0 n/a n/a 71 572
2011 226 30 174 54 0 10 45 0 539
2012 206 39 183 52 0 14 53 0 547
2013 205 48 169 63 0 15 49 0 549
2014 179 48 170 62 0 13 62 0 534
2015 176 49 176 68 1 15 68 0 553
2016 179 51 186 72 0 7 69 0 564
2017 195 59 208 80 0 8 78 0 628
2018 208 68 226 70 0 6 93 0 671
2019 224 73 220 65 0 6 90 0 678
2020 221 75 225 65 0 18 92 0 696
2021 179 76 218 57 0 14 90 0 634
2022 164 70 216 48 0 11 79 0 588
2023 146 68 210 50 0 11 73 0 558

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
1993 578 28.2 20.5 n/a
1994 596 27.6 21.6 n/a
1995 701 29.9 23.4 n/a
1996 701 29.9 23.4 n/a
1997 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1998 682 30.3 22.5 n/a
1999 682 32.0 21.3 n/a
2000 581 28.8 20.2 n/a
2001 622 31.9 19.5 n/a
2002 589 30.5 19.3 13.2
2003 589 30.5 19.3 13.2
2004 571 30.0 19.0 18.6
2005 560 30.0 18.7 18.1
2006 495 26.5 18.7 19.9
2007 533 25.5 20.9 22.5
2008 560 27.5 20.4 27.3
2009 566 27.5 20.6 29.2
2010 572 28.5 20.0 33.5
2011 539 27.5 19.6 21.7
2012 547 28.0 19.5 35.3
2013 549 28.6 19.1 34.8
2014 534 n/a n/a 38.6
2015 553 29.0 19.0 34.4
2016 564 30.0 18.8 33.9
2017 628 31.9 19.6 34.7
2018 671 33.5 20.0 33.7
2019 678 34.1 19.8 33.9
2020 696 36.3 19.1 33.9
2021 634 37.5 16.8 36.6
2022 588 37.5 15.6 35.9
2023 558 34.5 16.1 42.3

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
1993 578 28.2 20.5 n/a
1994 596 27.6 21.6 n/a
1995 701 29.9 23.4 n/a
1996 701 29.9 23.4 n/a
1997 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1998 682 30.3 22.5 n/a
1999 682 32.0 21.3 n/a
2000 581 28.8 20.2 n/a
2001 622 31.9 19.5 n/a
2002 589 30.5 19.3 13.2
2003 589 30.5 19.3 13.2
2004 571 30.0 19.0 18.6
2005 560 30.0 18.7 18.1
2006 495 26.5 18.7 19.9
2007 533 25.5 20.9 22.5
2008 560 27.5 20.4 27.3
2009 566 27.5 20.6 29.2
2010 572 28.5 20.0 33.5
2011 539 27.5 19.6 21.7
2012 547 28.0 19.5 35.3
2013 549 28.6 19.1 34.8
2014 534 n/a n/a 38.6
2015 553 29.0 19.0 34.4
2016 564 30.0 18.8 33.9
2017 628 31.9 19.6 34.7
2018 671 33.5 20.0 33.7
2019 678 34.1 19.8 33.9
2020 696 36.3 19.1 33.9
2021 634 37.5 16.8 36.6
2022 588 37.5 15.6 35.9
2023 558 34.5 16.1 42.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Sunrise Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.7%0.0%0.0%2.3%92.0%93.1%94.3%94.3%94.3%93.1%
201794.3%0.0%1.1%1.1%1.1%96.6%97.7%97.7%95.5%97.7%97.7%
201895.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.3%96.6%96.6%97.7%96.6%95.5%96.6%
201995.2%0.0%1.2%0.0%1.2%95.2%96.4%97.6%96.4%96.4%96.4%
202088.4%5.8%0.0%1.2%2.3%90.7%90.7%91.9%89.5%90.7%93.0%93.0%93.0%90.7%
202198.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202293.7%6.4%0.0%0.0%1.6%93.7%93.7%95.2%95.2%93.7%95.2%95.2%95.2%93.7%
202378.6%5.7%0.0%2.9%2.9%81.4%84.3%90.0%84.3%82.9%82.9%82.9%82.9%84.3%
202484.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.4%89.4%92.4%86.4%89.4%87.9%87.9%87.9%89.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Sunrise Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201891.4%0.0%1.2%0.0%4.9%97.5%92.6%98.8%96.3%97.5%92.6%
201990.9%0.0%0.0%2.0%4.0%95.0%90.9%97.0%95.0%97.0%92.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.0%0.3%0.2%2.8%97.7%97.4%97.9%97.2%97.5%97.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $356 (3.0%) $11,365 (97.0%) $11,720
2020 n/a $7,871 (100.0%) $7,871
2021 $335 (2.3%) $14,384 (97.7%) $14,719
2022 $415 (2.5%) $16,445 (97.5%) $16,860

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)63.957.8
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)66.757.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)6669.2
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)69.162.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)74.871.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)62.763.2
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Sunrise Elementary School)61.868.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)76.366.7
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Sunrise Elementary School)75.347.8
 27.5%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)70.266.7
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Sunrise Elementary School)68.258
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Sunrise Elementary School)61.868.6
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678558
 17.7%
African American7368
 6.8%
American Indian00
Asian220210
 4.5%
Hispanic6550
 23.1%
Pacific Islander611
 83.3%
White224146
 34.8%
Two or More Races9073
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%42.3%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Sunrise Elementary School.

Students at Sunrise Elementary School are 38% Asian, 26% White, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : Meridian Middle School
High : Kentwood High School

Sunrise Elementary School ranks 159th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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