Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
20 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Motto
Built in 1949, Sunrise Elementary School is proudly educating its second generation of Albany children.
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
52%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
330 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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