Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 700 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Rankings
Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
700 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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