- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, MO
Sunrise Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292648001878
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond, MO.
School address
District: Richmond R-Xvi · Missouri
NCES ID 292648001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sunrise Elem. held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292648001878 · Richmond, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.8:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High (474 students)
Sunrise Elem. held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High
474 students
- This school
Sunrise Elem.
460 students
- Richmond Middl
Richmond Middle
309 students
- Dear Elem.
Dear Elem.
300 students
What this shows Sunrise Elem. reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elem. compares
Sunrise Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 460 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 89.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Sunrise Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond R-Xvi reports $11,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dear Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elem.
How many students attend Sunrise Elem.?
Sunrise Elem. has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, MO. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elem. is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Elem.?
44.1% of students at Sunrise Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elem. is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Richmond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elem.?
Sunrise Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richmond R-Xvi?
Besides Sunrise Elem., Richmond R-Xvi also operates Richmond High (474 students), Richmond Middle (309 students), and Dear Elem. (300 students). See the Richmond R-Xvi district page for the complete list.