- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261305008321
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Academy earns 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sunrise Academy grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261305008321 · Elk Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 56.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Rapids High School (360 students)
Sunrise Academy grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Rapids Hig
Elk Rapids High School
360 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
289 students
- Cherryland Mid
Cherryland Middle School
277 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
249 students
- This school 21
Sunrise Academy
21 students
What this shows Sunrise Academy reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Academy compares
Sunrise Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Elk Rapids Schools reports $13,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide high 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), up 4.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 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.
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.