Enrollment
21
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Rapids, MI
Sunrise Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261305008321
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elk Rapids · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 21
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Elk Rapids Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261305008321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
What stands out at Sunrise Academy
Sunrise Academy is a higher-need, small high school in Elk Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 21 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Elk Rapids Schools also operates Elk Rapids High School (360 students) and Lakeland Elementary School (289 students) alongside Sunrise Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunrise Academy compares
Sunrise Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Sunrise Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Rapids Schools, which includes Sunrise Academy.
$11,997
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 17.6%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sunrise Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cherryland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Academy
How many students attend Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Rapids, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Academy?
56.5% of students at Sunrise Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Academy is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Elk Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 public schools in Elk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elk Rapids on the city page.
Is Sunrise Academy a good school?
Sunrise Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elk Rapids Schools?
Besides Sunrise Academy, Elk Rapids Schools also operates Elk Rapids High School (360 students), Lakeland Elementary School (289 students), and Cherryland Middle School (277 students). See the Elk Rapids Schools district page for the complete list.
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