- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, KY
Sunrise Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210144000646
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Danville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210144000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sunrise Academy held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210144000646 · Danville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 9:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students)
Sunrise Academy held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna L. Tolive
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
520 students
- Danville High
Danville High School
492 students
- John W. Bate M
John W. Bate Middle School
358 students
- Mary G. Hogset
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
356 students
- Anchor Academy 34
Anchor Academy
34 students
- This school 27
Sunrise Academy
27 students
What this shows Sunrise Academy reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Academy compares
Sunrise Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Sunrise Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville Independent reports $16,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Danville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Bate Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G. Hogsett Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Danville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Standard public school
356 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Special-education school
72 students
Anchor Academy
Alternative education program
34 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Academy
How many students attend Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Danville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Academy is 9:1, which is 41% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Academy?
29.6% of students at Sunrise Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Academy is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Danville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sunrise Academy rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Danville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Independent?
Besides Sunrise Academy, Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students), Danville High School (492 students), and John W. Bate Middle School (358 students). See the Danville Independent district page for the complete list.