- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bullhead City, AZ
Sunrise Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040150002184
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150002184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 040150002184 · Bullhead City, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 17.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Valley School (517 students)
Sunrise Elementary shrank from 434 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Valley
Desert Valley School
517 students
- Fox Creek Jr H
Fox Creek Jr High School
433 students
- Bullhead City
Bullhead City Middle School
424 students
- This school
Sunrise Elementary
414 students
- Diamondback El
Diamondback Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary compares
Sunrise Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$10,543
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Sunrise Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullhead City School District (4378) reports $10,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Creek Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullhead City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamondback Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bullhead City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary?
69.8% of students at Sunrise Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bullhead City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bullhead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Besides Sunrise Elementary, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students), Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students), and Bullhead City Middle School (424 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.