Enrollment
506
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Sunrise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001418
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #46 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #46 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunrise Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunrise Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $11,395 per pupil, 30% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students) and Widefield High School (1,193 students) alongside Sunrise Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunrise Elementary School compares
Sunrise Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$11,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 11.1%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Sunrise Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of, which includes Sunrise Elementary School.
$11,395
Per student
-30%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sunrise Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Sunrise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #46 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Sunrise Elementary School a good school?
Sunrise Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Sunrise Elementary School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.
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