- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthony, NM
Sunrise Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350108000905
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM.
School address
District: Gadsden Independent Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350108000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 350108000905 · Anthony, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden High (1,219 students)
Sunrise Elementary held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden High
Gadsden High
1,219 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
1,154 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High
1,067 students
- Gadsden Middle
Gadsden Middle
650 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
550 students
- This school 406
Sunrise Elementary
406 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary compares
Sunrise Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$18,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Sunrise Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden Independent Schools reports $18,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthony, NM. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary?
100.0% of students at Sunrise Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Anthony, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary 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 Elementary rank among schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Anthony, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anthony on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden Independent Schools?
Besides Sunrise Elementary, Gadsden Independent Schools also operates Gadsden High (1,219 students), Santa Teresa High (1,154 students), and Chaparral High (1,067 students). See the Gadsden Independent Schools district page for the complete list.