- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, AZ
Sunrise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040960002567
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ.
School address
District: Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Arizona
NCES ID 040960002567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 040960002567 · Yuma, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 21.1:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle Dome Middle School (939 students)
Sunrise Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle Dome Mi
Castle Dome Middle School
939 students
- Mary a Otondo
Mary a Otondo Elementary School
893 students
- Desert Mesa El
Desert Mesa Elementary School
876 students
- This school
Sunrise Elementary School
655 students
- R Pete Woodard
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
614 students
- Dorothy Hall E
Dorothy Hall Elementary
601 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary School compares
Sunrise Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 8% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$10,416
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 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 24.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Sunrise Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuma Elementary District (4499) reports $10,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Hall Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Yuma
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Sunrise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Yuma, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 School rank among schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Yuma, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuma on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuma Elementary District (4499)?
Besides Sunrise Elementary School, Yuma Elementary District (4499) also operates Castle Dome Middle School (939 students), Mary a Otondo Elementary School (893 students), and Desert Mesa Elementary School (876 students). See the Yuma Elementary District (4499) district page for the complete list.