- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelley, ID
Sunrise Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160291000508
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 160291000508 · Shelley, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 17.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelley Senior High School (800 students)
Sunrise Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelley Senior
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- Donald J Hobbs
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- Hazel Stuart E
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- This school
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- Dean Goodsell 197
Dean Goodsell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary School compares
Sunrise Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 20% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Sunrise Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Goodsell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelley, ID. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Sunrise Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelley on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Sunrise Elementary School, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), and Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.