Serving 996 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
996 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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