- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040176000117
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Drive Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #13 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks #13 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
NCES ID 040176000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sunrise Drive Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040176000117 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.7:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students)
Sunrise Drive Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Drive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Catalina Footh
Catalina Foothills High School
1,865 students
- Orange Grove M 683
Orange Grove Middle School
683 students
- Manzanita Scho 579
Manzanita School
579 students
- Esperero Canyo 495
Esperero Canyon Middle School
495 students
- This school 469
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
469 students
- Ventana Vista 411
Ventana Vista Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Sunrise Drive Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Drive Elementary School compares
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Sunrise Drive Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) reports $10,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperero Canyon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ventana Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% 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 Drive Elementary School?
8.0% of students at Sunrise Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Drive Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise Drive Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks #13 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Besides Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students), Orange Grove Middle School (683 students), and Manzanita School (579 students). See the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) district page for the complete list.