- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Bay, FL
Sunrise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015004246
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary School grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 120015004246 · Palm Bay, FL Other · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 18.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Sunrise Elementary School grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school 907
Sunrise Elementary School
907 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary School reports 907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary School compares
Sunrise Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 907 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Sunrise Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~907 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has 907 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% 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 Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 schools in Palm Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Sunrise Elementary School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.