Is Sunrise Elementary a good school?

Sunrise Elementary ranks 518 th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Sunrise Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Elementary?

Students at Sunrise Elementary are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sunrise Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Walker Middle High : Sturgeon Bay High

Sunrise Elementary

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 201 students. It is part of the Sturgeon Bay School District, which is ranked 77 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in the Forward Exam for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. The school's Hispanic students, as well as its White and Special Education students, also perform better than the state averages in these subjects. However, Sunrise Elementary has experienced a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.4% to 22.8% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.53% to 56.59% in the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Sunrise Elementary performs better than Algoma Elementary but lags behind the higher-performing Sevastopol Elementary. The nearby Sawyer Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Sunrise Elementary. Sunrise Elementary's fluctuating statewide ranking suggests inconsistent performance, but its ability to support the academic achievement of its economically disadvantaged students is an area of interest.

Detail:

Public 3-5

390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1421

(920) 746-2815

District: Sturgeon Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
518^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,075

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Walker Middle
High:	Sturgeon Bay High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.1%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Elementary ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.04. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.1%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Sunrise Elementary employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Elementary is $16,075.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Elementary 518^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Sunrise Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sturgeon Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Bay School District 77^th of 428 Wisconsin 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	WI State Percentile
2004	57.83	340^th	633	46.3%
2005	61.66	305^th	632	51.7%
2006	61.66	346^th	712	51.4%
2007	74.82	157^th	689	77.2%
2008	73.25	217^th	1021	78.7%
2009	70.24	269^th	1030	73.9%
2010	62.36	424^th	1045	59.4%
2011	59.23	490^th	1046	53.2%
2012	57.18	551^st	1045	47.3%
2013	56.93	494^th	1053	53.1%
2014	55.81	520^th	1061	51.0%
2015	71.22	266^th	1076	75.3%
2016	66.90	334^th	1075	68.9%
2017	50.52	580^th	1071	45.8%
2018	52.85	534^th	1025	47.9%
2019	50.96	566^th	1037	45.4%
2021	51.52	558^th	1050	46.9%
2022	58.37	476^th	1067	55.4%
2023	51.81	586^th	1067	45.1%
2024	58.04	518^th	1061	51.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.56	262^nd	269	2.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	42.70	408^th	721	43.4%
2019	39.54	429^th	742	42.2%
2021	37.01	472^nd	746	36.7%
2022	45.96	370^th	748	50.5%
2023	36.24	492^nd	770	36.1%
2024	37.68	495^th	790	37.3%

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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	WI State Percentile
2018	63.13	236^th	854	72.4%
2019	46.34	468^th	874	46.5%
2021	49.73	414^th	847	51.1%
2022	60.13	305^th	859	64.5%
2023	43.76	519^th	871	40.4%
2024	48.77	463^rd	866	46.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.82	517^th	997	48.1%
2019	56.84	456^th	1002	54.5%
2021	47.77	564^th	1004	43.8%
2022	59.23	431^st	1017	57.6%
2023	48.89	576^th	1010	43.0%
2024	57.80	484^th	1011	52.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.05	489^th	997	51.0%
2019	45.75	606^th	1002	39.5%
2021	55.27	491^st	1003	51.0%
2022	56.61	460^th	1017	54.8%
2023	54.71	508^th	1011	49.8%
2024	57.97	484^th	1012	52.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	38.63	157^th	271	42.1%
2021	59.78	79^th	274	71.2%
2022	70.15	65^th	296	78.0%
2023	61.40	91^st	290	68.6%
2024	56.78	120^th	331	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Sunrise Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	43.94	420^th	686	38.8%
2019	36.93	508^th	718	29.2%
2021	40.21	451^st	699	35.5%
2022	50.81	365^th	704	48.2%
2023	38.15	494^th	715	30.9%
2024	54.35	341^st	727	53.1%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1989	218	n/a	n/a	3	5	n/a	n/a	226
1990	257	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	263
1991	259	2	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	268
1992	268	4	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	278
1993	254	2	13	0	8	n/a	n/a	277
1994	261	2	10	0	9	n/a	n/a	282
1995	272	0	5	1	4	n/a	n/a	282
1996	272	0	5	1	4	n/a	n/a	282
1997	251	3	3	3	7	n/a	n/a	267
1998	210	0	5	5	9	n/a	n/a	229
1999	208	1	5	5	5	n/a	n/a	224
2000	203	1	3	4	7	n/a	n/a	218
2001	202	0	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	214
2002	198	2	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	212
2003	198	2	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	212
2004	205	3	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	221
2005	188	3	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	202
2006	177	6	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	196
2007	180	6	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	198
2008	192	6	5	6	3	n/a	n/a	212
2009	188	3	5	7	7	n/a	n/a	210
2010	195	6	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	220
2011	189	7	6	13	4	2	0	221
2012	208	8	6	18	2	1	2	245
2013	221	5	7	19	3	2	1	258
2014	210	7	5	14	3	1	5	245
2015	218	6	4	10	5	1	7	251
2016	207	6	1	11	3	0	10	238
2017	205	6	0	23	1	0	11	246
2018	175	4	1	22	0	0	15	217
2019	175	3	1	18	0	0	16	213
2020	168	6	2	20	0	0	9	205
2021	151	7	0	18	1	0	5	182
2022	149	8	4	26	1	0	10	198
2023	149	5	3	28	2	0	14	201

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
1989	226	13.2	17.1	12.8
1990	263	17.9	14.6	12.9
1991	268	19.8	13.5	12.7
1992	278	18.8	14.7	13.7
1993	277	17.8	15.6	14.4
1994	282	16.8	16.8	13.8
1995	282	16.3	17.3	14.9
1996	282	16.3	17.3	14.9
1997	267	17.8	15.0	16.1
1998	229	15.4	14.9	14
1999	224	15.5	14.5	21.9
2000	218	15.5	14.1	21.1
2001	214	16.3	13.1	21
2002	212	16.5	12.8	20.8
2003	212	16.5	12.8	20.8
2004	221	17.0	13.0	32.6
2005	202	18.3	11.0	n/a
2006	196	17.2	11.4	n/a
2007	198	14.5	13.7	23.2
2008	212	16.5	12.8	40.1
2009	210	15.7	13.4	41.4
2010	220	16.8	13.0	44.5
2011	221	17.5	12.6	48.9
2012	245	17.0	14.4	55.5
2013	258	18.0	14.3	49.6
2014	245	18.6	13.1	46.1
2015	251	n/a	n/a	38.2
2016	238	19.0	12.5	47.9
2017	246	17.4	14.1	44.3
2018	217	19.2	11.3	44.7
2019	213	18.4	11.5	47.9
2020	205	18.4	11.1	48.3
2021	182	18.6	9.7	56.6
2022	198	17.4	11.3	52.5
2023	201	17.2	11.6	54.2

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
1989	226	13.2	17.1	12.8
1990	263	17.9	14.6	12.9
1991	268	19.8	13.5	12.7
1992	278	18.8	14.7	13.7
1993	277	17.8	15.6	14.4
1994	282	16.8	16.8	13.8
1995	282	16.3	17.3	14.9
1996	282	16.3	17.3	14.9
1997	267	17.8	15.0	16.1
1998	229	15.4	14.9	14
1999	224	15.5	14.5	21.9
2000	218	15.5	14.1	21.1
2001	214	16.3	13.1	21
2002	212	16.5	12.8	20.8
2003	212	16.5	12.8	20.8
2004	221	17.0	13.0	32.6
2005	202	18.3	11.0	n/a
2006	196	17.2	11.4	n/a
2007	198	14.5	13.7	23.2
2008	212	16.5	12.8	40.1
2009	210	15.7	13.4	41.4
2010	220	16.8	13.0	44.5
2011	221	17.5	12.6	48.9
2012	245	17.0	14.4	55.5
2013	258	18.0	14.3	49.6
2014	245	18.6	13.1	46.1
2015	251	n/a	n/a	38.2
2016	238	19.0	12.5	47.9
2017	246	17.4	14.1	44.3
2018	217	19.2	11.3	44.7
2019	213	18.4	11.5	47.9
2020	205	18.4	11.1	48.3
2021	182	18.6	9.7	56.6
2022	198	17.4	11.3	52.5
2023	201	17.2	11.6	54.2

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	$518 (4.0%)	$12,430 (96.0%)	$12,948
2020	$413 (3.0%)	$13,137 (97.0%)	$13,550
2021	$1,615 (10.0%)	$14,461 (90.0%)	$16,075

Data source: Wisconsin 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 566^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 586^th of 1067 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	28.3	40.3	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	28.3	40.3	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	55	46.3	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	55	46.3	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	42.9	35.4	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	42.9	35.4	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	41.4	35.4	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	41.4	35.4	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Sunrise Elementary)	58.6	58.5	0.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Sturgeon Bay School District)	58.6	58.5	0.1%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Sunrise Elementary)	55.7	53.9	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Sturgeon Bay School District)	55.7	53.9	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary)	42.3	47.6	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Bay School District)	42.3	47.6	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary)	52.1	54	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Bay School District)	52.1	54	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	201	5.6%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	18	28	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	149	14.9%
Two or More Races	16	14	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	54.2%	6.3%

Schools Near Sunrise Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunrise Elementary	Public	3-5	390 S 14th Ave	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sturgeon Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 746-2815	201	17	11.6	54.2%	149 (74.1%)	5 (2.5%)	28 (13.9%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.0%)	58	518^th of 1061 public elementary schools	51.2%		51.8	586^th of 1067 public elementary schools	45.1%	68	66.2	60.6	45.2		69.2	54.6	43.6		63.6	59.1	$16,075	$1,615	$14,461
Sawyer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Willow Dr	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sturgeon Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 746-2818	248	27	9.3	60.1%	174 (70.2%)	8 (3.2%)	34 (13.7%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)								(n/a)											$19,328	$1,231	$18,097
Sevastopol Elementary	Public	K-5	4550 Highway 57	Sturgeon Bay	54235	Door County	Sevastopol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 743-6282	240	18	13.0	37.1%	204 (85.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	87.7	60^th of 1061 public elementary schools	94.3%		88.6	58^th of 1067 public elementary schools	94.6%	2	73.3	92.3	61.0		80.0	87.5	73.2		92.5	85.0	$15,849	$790	$15,059
Southern Door Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2073 County Trunk DK	Brussels	54204	Door County	Southern Door County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 825-7321	448	42	10.7	43.1%	399 (89.1%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	71.9	290^th of 1061 public elementary schools	72.7%		69.9	295^th of 1067 public elementary schools	72.4%	5	57.6	62.7	62.7		65.0	72.9	75.0		67.8	66.1	$12,107	$582	$11,525
Algoma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	514 Fremont St	Algoma	54201	Kewaunee County	Algoma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(920) 487-7001	338	34	9.9	52.7%	290 (85.8%)	4 (1.2%)	28 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	41.2	717^th of 1061 public elementary schools	32.4%		45.4	659^th of 1067 public elementary schools	38.2%	58	51.4	62.9	39.1	42.2	42.9	45.7	39.1	37.8	60.0	65.7	$10,728	$785	$9,941

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Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary

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